Grantham Town East vs Sleaford Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Grantham Town East Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Sleaford Town Lincolnshire Police

      Grantham Town East vs Sleaford Town Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Grantham Town East
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,469 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      29.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sleaford Town
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,814 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      28.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Grantham Town East
      B Sleaford Town
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,469
      1,814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,649
      2,080
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓12.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grantham Town East
      B Sleaford Town
      Violent Crime
      507 ↓12%
      674 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      456 ↑11%
      446 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      64 ↓6%
      65 ↓21%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓29%
      19 ↓53%
      Burglary
      41 ↓37%
      38 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      122 ↓18%
      87 ↓42%
      Drugs
      35 ↑59%
      47 ↓18%
      Public Order
      57 ↓44%
      132 ↓25%
      Robbery
      8 ↓20%
      14 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓22%
      227 ↑1%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓74%
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓14%
      9 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓11%
      41 ↓32%
      Overall Verdict
      A Grantham Town East is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grantham Town East safer than Sleaford Town?

      Grantham Town East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,469 crimes in the last 12 months. Sleaford Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,814 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grantham Town East vs Sleaford Town?

      Grantham Town East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sleaford Town shows -12.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Grantham Town East and Sleaford Town?

      In Grantham Town East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (507 incidents). In Sleaford Town, it is Violent Crime (674 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Grantham Town East and Sleaford Town?

      Grantham Town East recorded 456 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sleaford Town recorded 446. 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 Town East vs Sleaford Town?

      Violent crime in Grantham Town East totalled 507 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 674 in Sleaford Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Grantham Town East and Sleaford Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Grantham Town East recorded 1,649 crimes (now 1,469, a change of -10.9%). Sleaford Town recorded 2,080 crimes previously (now 1,814, -12.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grantham Town East and Sleaford Town?

      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 Town East has a resolution rate of 29.8% and Sleaford Town has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Grantham Town East and Sleaford Town?

      Grantham Town East falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Sleaford Town 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 Town East and Sleaford Town?

      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 Town East or Sleaford Town on a crime map?

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

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