Market Rasen vs Stamford Town

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Market Rasen Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Stamford Town Lincolnshire Police

      Market Rasen vs Stamford Town Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Market Rasen
      Lincolnshire Police
      791 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.1% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Stamford Town
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,422 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.7% trend
      17.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Market Rasen
      B Stamford Town
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      791
      1,422
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      648
      1,540
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.1%
      ↓7.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      17.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Market Rasen
      B Stamford Town
      Violent Crime
      259 ↑14%
      505 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓6%
      357 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓12%
      97 ↓28%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑36%
      45 ↑22%
      Burglary
      31 ↑15%
      37 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑27%
      90 ↑34%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      28 ↓3%
      Public Order
      33 ↑0%
      89 ↑0%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      10 ↑43%
      Shoplifting
      140 ↑383%
      102 ↓46%
      Theft from Person
      2
      5 ↓72%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓14%
      45 ↑10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Market Rasen is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Market Rasen safer than Stamford Town?

      Market Rasen has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 791 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Town has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,422 crimes. Market Rasen scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Market Rasen vs Stamford Town?

      Market Rasen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Town shows -7.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Market Rasen and Stamford Town?

      In Market Rasen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 incidents). In Stamford Town, it is Violent Crime (505 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Market Rasen and Stamford Town?

      Market Rasen recorded 190 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Town recorded 357. 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 Market Rasen vs Stamford Town?

      Violent crime in Market Rasen totalled 259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 505 in Stamford Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Market Rasen and Stamford Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Market Rasen recorded 648 crimes (now 791, a change of +22.1%). Stamford Town recorded 1,540 crimes previously (now 1,422, -7.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Market Rasen and Stamford Town?

      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. Market Rasen has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Stamford Town has 17.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Market Rasen and Stamford Town?

      Market Rasen falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Stamford Town 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 Market Rasen and Stamford Town?

      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 Market Rasen or Stamford Town on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.