Grantham Town East vs Washingborough and Metheringham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Grantham Town East Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Washingborough and Metheringham Lincolnshire Police

      Grantham Town East vs Washingborough and Metheringham 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
      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 Town East
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,469
      623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,649
      676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↓7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Grantham Town East
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Violent Crime
      507 ↓12%
      258 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      456 ↑11%
      135 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      64 ↓6%
      48 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓29%
      18 ↑6%
      Burglary
      41 ↓37%
      34 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      122 ↓18%
      44 ↓10%
      Drugs
      35 ↑59%
      9 ↓47%
      Public Order
      57 ↓44%
      24 ↓33%
      Robbery
      8 ↓20%
      1
      Shoplifting
      54 ↓22%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓74%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↓14%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓11%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Grantham Town East safer than Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Grantham Town East has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,469 crimes in the last 12 months. Washingborough and Metheringham has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 623 crimes. Washingborough and Metheringham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Grantham Town East vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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. 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 Town East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      In Grantham Town East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (507 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 Town East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Grantham Town East recorded 456 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 Town East vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Violent crime in Grantham Town East totalled 507 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 Town East and Washingborough and Metheringham 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%). Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 676 crimes previously (now 623, -7.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Grantham Town East 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 Town East has a resolution rate of 29.8% 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 Town East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Grantham Town East 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 Town East 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 Town East or Washingborough and Metheringham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Grantham Town East 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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