Hykeham Rural vs Sleaford Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hykeham Rural vs Sleaford Rural South 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 Hykeham Rural safer than Sleaford Rural South?
Hykeham Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 704 crimes in the last 12 months. Sleaford Rural South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) with 503 crimes. Sleaford Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hykeham Rural vs Sleaford Rural South?
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 South shows -22.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural South?
In Hykeham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Sleaford Rural South, it is Violent Crime (185 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural South?
Hykeham Rural recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sleaford Rural South recorded 137. 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 South?
Violent crime in Hykeham Rural totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 185 in Sleaford Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural South 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 South recorded 648 crimes previously (now 503, -22.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural South?
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 South 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 South?
Hykeham Rural falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Sleaford Rural South 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 South?
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 South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hykeham Rural and Sleaford Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.