Hykeham Rural vs Spalding Estates

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Hykeham Rural Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Spalding Estates Lincolnshire Police

      Hykeham Rural vs Spalding Estates 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
      4/100
      High Crime
      Spalding Estates
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,949 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.3% trend
      23.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hykeham Rural
      B Spalding Estates
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      704
      1,949
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      679
      1,705
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.7%
      ↑14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hykeham Rural
      B Spalding Estates
      Violent Crime
      272 ↑5%
      776 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      162 ↑11%
      475 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑17%
      97 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      43 ↑34%
      101 ↑35%
      Burglary
      25 ↑4%
      46 ↓27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓12%
      140 ↑32%
      Drugs
      8 ↓47%
      25 ↓32%
      Public Order
      30 ↓21%
      87 ↑13%
      Robbery
      3
      10 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑0%
      107 ↑123%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↓16%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      14 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      19 ↓10%
      48 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hykeham Rural is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hykeham Rural safer than Spalding Estates?

      Hykeham Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 704 crimes in the last 12 months. Spalding Estates has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,949 crimes. Hykeham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hykeham Rural vs Spalding Estates?

      Hykeham Rural shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spalding Estates shows +14.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hykeham Rural and Spalding Estates?

      In Hykeham Rural, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (272 incidents). In Spalding Estates, it is Violent Crime (776 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hykeham Rural and Spalding Estates?

      Hykeham Rural recorded 162 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spalding Estates recorded 475. 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 Spalding Estates?

      Violent crime in Hykeham Rural totalled 272 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 776 in Spalding Estates. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hykeham Rural and Spalding Estates 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%). Spalding Estates recorded 1,705 crimes previously (now 1,949, +14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hykeham Rural and Spalding Estates?

      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 Spalding Estates has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hykeham Rural and Spalding Estates?

      Hykeham Rural falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Spalding Estates 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 Spalding Estates?

      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 Spalding Estates on a crime map?

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

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