Lincoln Abbey vs Spalding Rural East

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
      51/100
      Spalding Rural East Lincolnshire Police

      Lincoln Abbey vs Spalding Rural East 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
      51/100
      Average
      Spalding Rural East
      Lincolnshire Police
      340 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lincoln Abbey
      B Spalding Rural East
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      3,697
      340
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,226
      316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.6%
      ↑7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.1%
      17.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lincoln Abbey
      B Spalding Rural East
      Violent Crime
      1,107 ↑1%
      140 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      927 ↑34%
      57 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      156 ↑23%
      38 ↑65%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↑34%
      16 ↑7%
      Burglary
      66 ↓14%
      25 ↑47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      215 ↓1%
      28 ↑115%
      Drugs
      60 ↑5%
      3 ↑50%
      Public Order
      303 ↑34%
      14 ↓22%
      Robbery
      38 ↑124%
      1
      Shoplifting
      624 ↑19%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      41 ↑71%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑0%
      3
      Other Crime
      60 ↓33%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Spalding Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 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 Spalding Rural East?

      Lincoln Abbey has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,697 crimes in the last 12 months. Spalding Rural East has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 340 crimes. Spalding Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lincoln Abbey vs Spalding Rural East?

      Lincoln Abbey shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Spalding Rural East shows +7.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lincoln Abbey and Spalding Rural East?

      In Lincoln Abbey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,107 incidents). In Spalding Rural East, it is Violent Crime (140 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lincoln Abbey and Spalding Rural East?

      Lincoln Abbey recorded 927 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spalding Rural East recorded 57. 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 Spalding Rural East?

      Violent crime in Lincoln Abbey totalled 1,107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 140 in Spalding Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lincoln Abbey and Spalding Rural East 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%). Spalding Rural East recorded 316 crimes previously (now 340, +7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lincoln Abbey and Spalding Rural East?

      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 Spalding Rural East has 17.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lincoln Abbey and Spalding Rural East?

      Lincoln Abbey falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Spalding Rural East 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 Spalding Rural East?

      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 Spalding Rural East on a crime map?

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

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