Lincoln Boultham vs Stamford Rural

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Lincoln Boultham Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Stamford Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Lincoln Boultham vs Stamford Rural Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Lincoln Boultham
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.1% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Stamford Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.9% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lincoln Boultham
      B Stamford Rural
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,301
      290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,092
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.1%
      ↑18.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lincoln Boultham
      B Stamford Rural
      Violent Crime
      373 ↑10%
      86 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      283 ↑39%
      71 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑31%
      29 ↑164%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↑27%
      35 ↑133%
      Burglary
      36 ↑38%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      100 ↑32%
      19 ↓5%
      Drugs
      18 ↑0%
      2 ↓80%
      Public Order
      88 ↑7%
      16 ↓11%
      Robbery
      35 ↑250%
      1
      Shoplifting
      249 ↑6%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↓30%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑200%
      2
      Other Crime
      12 ↓33%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stamford Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lincoln Boultham safer than Stamford Rural?

      Lincoln Boultham has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,301 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 290 crimes. Stamford Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lincoln Boultham vs Stamford Rural?

      Lincoln Boultham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Rural shows +18.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lincoln Boultham and Stamford Rural?

      In Lincoln Boultham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (373 incidents). In Stamford Rural, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lincoln Boultham and Stamford Rural?

      Lincoln Boultham recorded 283 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Rural recorded 71. 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 Boultham vs Stamford Rural?

      Violent crime in Lincoln Boultham totalled 373 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Stamford Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lincoln Boultham and Stamford Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lincoln Boultham recorded 1,092 crimes (now 1,301, a change of +19.1%). Stamford Rural recorded 244 crimes previously (now 290, +18.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lincoln Boultham and Stamford Rural?

      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 Boultham has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Stamford Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lincoln Boultham and Stamford Rural?

      Lincoln Boultham falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Stamford Rural 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 Boultham and Stamford Rural?

      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 Boultham or Stamford Rural on a crime map?

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

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