Caistor vs Spalding Rural South

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    33/100
    Caistor Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Spalding Rural South Lincolnshire Police

      Caistor vs Spalding Rural South Results

      A
      33/100
      Below Average
      Caistor
      Lincolnshire Police
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.4% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Spalding Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      439 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Caistor
      B Spalding Rural South
      Safety Score
      33/100 Below Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      602
      439
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      571
      437
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.4%
      ↑0.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Caistor
      B Spalding Rural South
      Violent Crime
      197 ↓10%
      185 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      147 ↑21%
      76 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      35 ↓8%
      25 ↓22%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑50%
      30 ↑15%
      Burglary
      59 ↑4%
      12 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      57 ↑8%
      36 ↑16%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      8 ↓47%
      Public Order
      24 ↓29%
      31 ↑41%
      Robbery
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      12 ↑100%
      21 ↑425%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↓77%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑32%
      11 ↓58%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spalding Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 42/100 vs 33/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Caistor safer than Spalding Rural South?

      Caistor has a safety score of 33/100 (Below Average) and recorded 602 crimes in the last 12 months. Spalding Rural South has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 439 crimes. Spalding Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Caistor vs Spalding Rural South?

      Caistor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spalding Rural South shows +0.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Caistor and Spalding Rural South?

      In Caistor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (197 incidents). In Spalding Rural South, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Caistor and Spalding Rural South?

      Caistor recorded 147 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spalding Rural South recorded 76. 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 Caistor vs Spalding Rural South?

      Violent crime in Caistor totalled 197 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Spalding Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Caistor and Spalding Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Caistor recorded 571 crimes (now 602, a change of +5.4%). Spalding Rural South recorded 437 crimes previously (now 439, +0.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Caistor and Spalding Rural South?

      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. Caistor has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Spalding Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Caistor and Spalding Rural South?

      Caistor falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Spalding Rural South 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 Caistor and Spalding Rural South?

      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 Caistor or Spalding Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Caistor and Spalding Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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