Grantham Rural North vs Washingborough and Metheringham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Grantham Rural North Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Washingborough and Metheringham Lincolnshire Police

      Grantham Rural North vs Washingborough and Metheringham Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Grantham Rural North
      Lincolnshire Police
      679 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Washingborough and Metheringham
      Lincolnshire Police
      623 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grantham Rural North
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      679
      623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      864
      676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.4%
      ↓7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grantham Rural North
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Violent Crime
      209 ↓25%
      258 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      191 ↑8%
      135 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      60 ↓15%
      48 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      58 ↓50%
      18 ↑6%
      Burglary
      34 ↓23%
      34 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓19%
      44 ↓10%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      9 ↓47%
      Public Order
      23 ↓45%
      24 ↓33%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓12%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓75%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓25%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Grantham Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 26/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grantham Rural North safer than Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Grantham Rural North has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 679 crimes in the last 12 months. Washingborough and Metheringham has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 623 crimes. Grantham Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grantham Rural North vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Grantham Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Washingborough and Metheringham shows -7.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Grantham Rural North and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      In Grantham Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (209 incidents). In Washingborough and Metheringham, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grantham Rural North and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Grantham Rural North recorded 191 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 135. 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 Grantham Rural North vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Violent crime in Grantham Rural North totalled 209 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Washingborough and Metheringham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Grantham Rural North and Washingborough and Metheringham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grantham Rural North recorded 864 crimes (now 679, a change of -21.4%). Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 676 crimes previously (now 623, -7.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grantham Rural North and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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. Grantham Rural North has a resolution rate of 0% and Washingborough and Metheringham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grantham Rural North and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Grantham Rural North falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Washingborough and Metheringham 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 Grantham Rural North and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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 Grantham Rural North or Washingborough and Metheringham on a crime map?

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

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