Gainsborough Rural South vs Stamford Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    41/100
    Gainsborough Rural South Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Stamford Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Gainsborough Rural South vs Stamford Rural Results

      A
      41/100
      Below Average
      Gainsborough Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      524 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Stamford Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gainsborough Rural South
      B Stamford Rural
      Safety Score
      41/100 Below Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      524
      290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      650
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↑18.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gainsborough Rural South
      B Stamford Rural
      Violent Crime
      199 ↓24%
      86 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      125 ↓12%
      71 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓27%
      29 ↑164%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑26%
      35 ↑133%
      Burglary
      27 ↓10%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓20%
      19 ↓5%
      Drugs
      9 ↑50%
      2 ↓80%
      Public Order
      31 ↑19%
      16 ↓11%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      10 ↓60%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Other Crime
      9 ↓47%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gainsborough Rural South safer than Stamford Rural?

      Gainsborough Rural South has a safety score of 41/100 (Below Average) and recorded 524 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 290 crimes. Stamford Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Gainsborough Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — 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 South and Stamford Rural?

      In Gainsborough Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (199 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 South and Stamford Rural?

      Gainsborough Rural South recorded 125 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 South vs Stamford Rural?

      Violent crime in Gainsborough Rural South totalled 199 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 South and Stamford Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gainsborough Rural South recorded 650 crimes (now 524, a change of -19.4%). Stamford Rural recorded 244 crimes previously (now 290, +18.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gainsborough Rural South 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 South has a resolution rate of 16.7% 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 South and Stamford Rural?

      Gainsborough Rural South 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 South 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 South or Stamford Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gainsborough Rural South 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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