Hykeham Rural vs Sleaford Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Hykeham Rural Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Sleaford Rural North Lincolnshire Police

      Hykeham Rural vs Sleaford Rural North Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Hykeham Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      704 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.7% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Sleaford Rural North
      Lincolnshire Police
      529 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hykeham Rural
      B Sleaford Rural North
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      704
      529
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      679
      555
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hykeham Rural
      B Sleaford Rural North
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑5%
      224 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↑11%
      120 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑17%
      24 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑34%
      12 ↓45%
      Burglary
      25 ↑4%
      35 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓12%
      49 ↑20%
      Drugs
      8 ↓47%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      30 ↓21%
      32 ↓6%
      Robbery
      3
      1
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑0%
      6 ↓45%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓10%
      18 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sleaford Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hykeham Rural safer than Sleaford Rural North?

      Hykeham Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 704 crimes in the last 12 months. Sleaford Rural North has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 529 crimes. Sleaford Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hykeham Rural vs Sleaford Rural North?

      Hykeham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sleaford Rural North shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural North?

      In Hykeham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Sleaford Rural North, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural North?

      Hykeham Rural recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sleaford Rural North recorded 120. 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 Sleaford Rural North?

      Violent crime in Hykeham Rural totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Sleaford Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural North 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%). Sleaford Rural North recorded 555 crimes previously (now 529, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural North?

      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 Sleaford Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural North?

      Hykeham Rural falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Sleaford Rural North 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 Sleaford Rural North?

      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 Sleaford Rural North on a crime map?

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

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