Gainsborough Rural North vs Stamford Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Gainsborough Rural North Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Stamford Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Gainsborough Rural North vs Stamford Rural Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Gainsborough Rural North
      Lincolnshire Police
      344 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.2% trend
      14.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Stamford Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough Rural North
      B Stamford Rural
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      344
      290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      379
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.2%
      ↑18.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough Rural North
      B Stamford Rural
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓15%
      86 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      83 ↑6%
      71 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      22 ↓12%
      29 ↑164%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓60%
      35 ↑133%
      Burglary
      18 ↓18%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑19%
      19 ↓5%
      Drugs
      8 ↑60%
      2 ↓80%
      Public Order
      20 ↓9%
      16 ↓11%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑38%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      6 ↓67%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      A Gainsborough Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gainsborough Rural North safer than Stamford Rural?

      Gainsborough Rural North has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 344 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 290 crimes. Gainsborough Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gainsborough Rural North vs Stamford Rural?

      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. Stamford Rural shows +18.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gainsborough Rural North and Stamford Rural?

      In Gainsborough Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Stamford Rural, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gainsborough Rural North and Stamford Rural?

      Gainsborough Rural North recorded 83 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Rural recorded 71. 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 Stamford Rural?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough Rural North totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Stamford Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gainsborough Rural North and Stamford Rural 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%). Stamford Rural recorded 244 crimes previously (now 290, +18.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Rural North and Stamford Rural?

      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 Stamford Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gainsborough Rural North and Stamford Rural?

      Gainsborough Rural North falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Stamford Rural 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 Stamford Rural?

      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 Stamford Rural on a crime map?

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

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