Hykeham Rural vs Lincoln Minster and Castle

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Hykeham Rural Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Lincoln Minster and Castle Lincolnshire Police

      Hykeham Rural vs Lincoln Minster and Castle Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hykeham Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      704 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      21.1% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Lincoln Minster and Castle
      Lincolnshire Police
      2,709 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      21% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hykeham Rural
      B Lincoln Minster and Castle
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      704
      2,709
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      679
      2,372
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↑14.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      21%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hykeham Rural
      B Lincoln Minster and Castle
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑5%
      942 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↑11%
      563 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑17%
      123 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑34%
      47 ↑9%
      Burglary
      25 ↑4%
      64 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓12%
      183 ↑14%
      Drugs
      8 ↓47%
      45 ↑50%
      Public Order
      30 ↓21%
      196 ↑33%
      Robbery
      3
      21 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑0%
      427 ↑6%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      5 ↑25%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      20 ↑186%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      17 ↑21%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓10%
      56 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hykeham Rural is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hykeham Rural safer than Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      Hykeham Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 704 crimes in the last 12 months. Lincoln Minster and Castle has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,709 crimes. Hykeham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hykeham Rural vs Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      Hykeham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lincoln Minster and Castle shows +14.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hykeham Rural and Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      In Hykeham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Lincoln Minster and Castle, it is Violent Crime (942 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hykeham Rural and Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      Hykeham Rural recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lincoln Minster and Castle recorded 563. 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 Hykeham Rural vs Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      Violent crime in Hykeham Rural totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 942 in Lincoln Minster and Castle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hykeham Rural and Lincoln Minster and Castle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hykeham Rural recorded 679 crimes (now 704, a change of +3.7%). Lincoln Minster and Castle recorded 2,372 crimes previously (now 2,709, +14.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hykeham Rural and Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      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. Hykeham Rural has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Lincoln Minster and Castle has 21%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hykeham Rural and Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      Hykeham Rural falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Lincoln Minster and Castle 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 Hykeham Rural and Lincoln Minster and Castle?

      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 Hykeham Rural or Lincoln Minster and Castle on a crime map?

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

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