Alford vs Spalding Rural East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alford vs Spalding Rural East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alford safer than Spalding Rural East?
Alford has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 195 crimes in the last 12 months. Spalding Rural East has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 252 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alford vs Spalding Rural East?
Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -51.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Spalding Rural East shows -24.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alford and Spalding Rural East?
In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Spalding Rural East, it is Violent Crime (109 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Spalding Rural East?
Alford recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spalding Rural East recorded 41. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Alford vs Spalding Rural East?
Violent crime in Alford totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 109 in Spalding Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Spalding Rural East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 403 crimes (now 195, a change of -51.6%). Spalding Rural East recorded 334 crimes previously (now 252, -24.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Spalding Rural East?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alford has a resolution rate of 0% and Spalding Rural East has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alford and Spalding Rural East?
Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Spalding Rural East is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Alford and Spalding Rural East?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Alford or Spalding Rural East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alford and Spalding Rural East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.