Lincoln City Centre vs Sleaford Rural South

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

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

      Lincoln City Centre vs Sleaford Rural South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Lincoln City Centre
      Lincolnshire Police
      3,538 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      25.3% 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 City Centre
      B Sleaford Rural South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      43/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,538
      503
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,048
      648
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.1%
      ↓22.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lincoln City Centre
      B Sleaford Rural South
      Violent Crime
      1,049 ↑19%
      185 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      881 ↑29%
      137 ↓32%
      Other Theft
      152 ↓1%
      30 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      33 ↓3%
      30 ↓29%
      Burglary
      35 ↓36%
      31 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      194 ↑24%
      27 ↓18%
      Drugs
      75 ↑10%
      2 ↓50%
      Public Order
      318 ↑12%
      35 ↓13%
      Robbery
      40 ↓9%
      3
      Shoplifting
      617 ↑16%
      3 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↓57%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      66 ↓3%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      29 ↑21%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑13%
      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 City Centre safer than Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln City Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,538 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 City Centre vs Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln City Centre shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — 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 City Centre and Sleaford Rural South?

      In Lincoln City Centre, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,049 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 City Centre and Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln City Centre recorded 881 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 City Centre vs Sleaford Rural South?

      Violent crime in Lincoln City Centre totalled 1,049 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 City Centre and Sleaford Rural South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lincoln City Centre recorded 3,048 crimes (now 3,538, a change of +16.1%). Sleaford Rural South recorded 648 crimes previously (now 503, -22.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lincoln City Centre 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 City Centre has a resolution rate of 25.3% 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 City Centre and Sleaford Rural South?

      Lincoln City Centre 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 City Centre 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 City Centre or Sleaford Rural South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lincoln City Centre 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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