Grantham Rural South vs Lincoln Birchwood
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Grantham Rural South vs Lincoln Birchwood 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 Grantham Rural South safer than Lincoln Birchwood?
Grantham Rural South has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 507 crimes in the last 12 months. Lincoln Birchwood has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 938 crimes. Grantham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Grantham Rural South vs Lincoln Birchwood?
Grantham Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lincoln Birchwood shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Grantham Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
In Grantham Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (176 incidents). In Lincoln Birchwood, it is Violent Crime (356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grantham Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
Grantham Rural South recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lincoln Birchwood recorded 271. 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 South vs Lincoln Birchwood?
Violent crime in Grantham Rural South totalled 176 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 356 in Lincoln Birchwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Grantham Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grantham Rural South recorded 467 crimes (now 507, a change of +8.6%). Lincoln Birchwood recorded 898 crimes previously (now 938, +4.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grantham Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
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 South has a resolution rate of 0% and Lincoln Birchwood has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Grantham Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood?
Grantham Rural South falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Lincoln Birchwood 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 South and Lincoln Birchwood?
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 South or Lincoln Birchwood on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grantham Rural South and Lincoln Birchwood. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.