Gainsborough Rural North vs Spalding Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Gainsborough Rural North vs Spalding Rural South 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 Spalding Rural South?
Gainsborough Rural North has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 344 crimes in the last 12 months. Spalding Rural South has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 439 crimes. Gainsborough Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Rural North vs Spalding Rural South?
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. 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 Gainsborough Rural North and Spalding Rural South?
In Gainsborough Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 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 Gainsborough Rural North and Spalding Rural South?
Gainsborough Rural North recorded 83 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 Gainsborough Rural North vs Spalding Rural South?
Violent crime in Gainsborough Rural North totalled 115 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 Gainsborough Rural North and Spalding Rural South 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%). Spalding Rural South recorded 437 crimes previously (now 439, +0.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Rural North 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. Gainsborough Rural North has a resolution rate of 14.3% and Spalding Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Gainsborough Rural North and Spalding Rural South?
Gainsborough Rural North 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 Gainsborough Rural North 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 Gainsborough Rural North or Spalding Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough Rural North and Spalding Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.