Lincoln Abbey vs Sleaford Rural South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Lincoln Abbey Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      43/100
      Sleaford Rural South Lincolnshire Police

      Lincoln Abbey vs Sleaford Rural South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Lincoln Abbey
      Lincolnshire Police
      3,697 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.6% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      43/100
      Below Average
      Sleaford Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      503 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lincoln Abbey
      B Sleaford Rural South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,697
      503
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,226
      648
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↓22.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lincoln Abbey
      B Sleaford Rural South
      Violent Crime
      1,107 ↑1%
      185 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      927 ↑34%
      137 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      156 ↑23%
      30 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↑34%
      30 ↓29%
      Burglary
      66 ↓14%
      31 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓1%
      27 ↓18%
      Drugs
      60 ↑5%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      303 ↑34%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      38 ↑124%
      3
      Shoplifting
      624 ↑19%
      3 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↑71%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      60 ↓33%
      17 ↓23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sleaford Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 43/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lincoln Abbey safer than Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln Abbey has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,697 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 Lincoln Abbey vs Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — 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 Lincoln Abbey and Sleaford Rural South?

      In Lincoln Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,107 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 Lincoln Abbey and Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln Abbey recorded 927 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 Lincoln Abbey vs Sleaford Rural South?

      Violent crime in Lincoln Abbey totalled 1,107 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 Lincoln Abbey and Sleaford Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lincoln Abbey recorded 3,226 crimes (now 3,697, a change of +14.6%). Sleaford Rural South recorded 648 crimes previously (now 503, -22.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lincoln Abbey 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. Lincoln Abbey has a resolution rate of 23.1% and Sleaford Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lincoln Abbey and Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln Abbey 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 Lincoln Abbey 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 Lincoln Abbey or Sleaford Rural South on a crime map?

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

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