Lincoln Hartsholme vs Sleaford Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Lincoln Hartsholme Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Sleaford Rural North Lincolnshire Police

      Lincoln Hartsholme vs Sleaford Rural North Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Lincoln Hartsholme
      Lincolnshire Police
      527 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.8% trend
      23.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Sleaford Rural North
      Lincolnshire Police
      529 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lincoln Hartsholme
      B Sleaford Rural North
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      527
      529
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      377
      555
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.8%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lincoln Hartsholme
      B Sleaford Rural North
      Violent Crime
      182 ↑31%
      224 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      157 ↑67%
      120 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑6%
      24 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑127%
      12 ↓45%
      Burglary
      18 ↓10%
      35 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↓23%
      49 ↑20%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      27 ↑59%
      32 ↓6%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      32 ↑1500%
      6 ↓45%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑8%
      18 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lincoln Hartsholme is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lincoln Hartsholme safer than Sleaford Rural North?

      Lincoln Hartsholme has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 527 crimes in the last 12 months. Sleaford Rural North has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 529 crimes. Lincoln Hartsholme scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lincoln Hartsholme vs Sleaford Rural North?

      Lincoln Hartsholme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sleaford Rural North shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lincoln Hartsholme and Sleaford Rural North?

      In Lincoln Hartsholme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (182 incidents). In Sleaford Rural North, it is Violent Crime (224 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lincoln Hartsholme and Sleaford Rural North?

      Lincoln Hartsholme recorded 157 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sleaford Rural North recorded 120. 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 Hartsholme vs Sleaford Rural North?

      Violent crime in Lincoln Hartsholme totalled 182 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 224 in Sleaford Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lincoln Hartsholme and Sleaford Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lincoln Hartsholme recorded 377 crimes (now 527, a change of +39.8%). Sleaford Rural North recorded 555 crimes previously (now 529, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lincoln Hartsholme and Sleaford Rural North?

      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 Hartsholme has a resolution rate of 23.3% and Sleaford Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lincoln Hartsholme and Sleaford Rural North?

      Lincoln Hartsholme falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Sleaford Rural North 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 Hartsholme and Sleaford Rural North?

      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 Hartsholme or Sleaford Rural North on a crime map?

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

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