Gainsborough Rural North vs Sleaford Rural North
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gainsborough Rural North vs Sleaford Rural North 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 Gainsborough Rural North safer than Sleaford Rural North?
Gainsborough Rural North has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 344 crimes in the last 12 months. Sleaford Rural North has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 529 crimes. Gainsborough Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Rural North vs Sleaford Rural North?
Gainsborough Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sleaford Rural North shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough Rural North and Sleaford Rural North?
In Gainsborough Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Sleaford Rural North, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough Rural North and Sleaford Rural North?
Gainsborough Rural North recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sleaford Rural North recorded 120. 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 Gainsborough Rural North vs Sleaford Rural North?
Violent crime in Gainsborough Rural North totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Sleaford Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough Rural North and Sleaford Rural North in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough Rural North recorded 379 crimes (now 344, a change of -9.2%). Sleaford Rural North recorded 555 crimes previously (now 529, -4.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Rural North and Sleaford Rural North?
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. Gainsborough Rural North has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Sleaford Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gainsborough Rural North and Sleaford Rural North?
Gainsborough Rural North falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Sleaford Rural North 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 Gainsborough Rural North and Sleaford Rural North?
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 Gainsborough Rural North or Sleaford Rural North on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough Rural North and Sleaford Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.