Market Rasen vs Washingborough and Metheringham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Market Rasen Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Washingborough and Metheringham Lincolnshire Police

      Market Rasen vs Washingborough and Metheringham 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
      26/100
      Below Average
      Washingborough and Metheringham
      Lincolnshire Police
      623 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Market Rasen
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      791
      623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      648
      676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.1%
      ↓7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Market Rasen
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Violent Crime
      259 ↑14%
      258 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      190 ↓6%
      135 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓12%
      48 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑36%
      18 ↑6%
      Burglary
      31 ↑15%
      34 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑27%
      44 ↓10%
      Drugs
      6 ↓33%
      9 ↓47%
      Public Order
      33 ↑0%
      24 ↓33%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      1
      Shoplifting
      140 ↑383%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      2
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓14%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      B Washingborough and Metheringham is the safer choice — scoring 26/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Market Rasen safer than Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Market Rasen has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 791 crimes in the last 12 months. Washingborough and Metheringham has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 623 crimes. Washingborough and Metheringham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Market Rasen vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Market Rasen shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Washingborough and Metheringham shows -7.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Market Rasen and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      In Market Rasen, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (259 incidents). In Washingborough and Metheringham, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Market Rasen and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Market Rasen recorded 190 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 135. 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 Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Violent crime in Market Rasen totalled 259 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Washingborough and Metheringham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Market Rasen and Washingborough and Metheringham 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%). Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 676 crimes previously (now 623, -7.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Market Rasen and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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 Washingborough and Metheringham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Market Rasen and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Market Rasen falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Washingborough and Metheringham 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 Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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 Washingborough and Metheringham on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Market Rasen and Washingborough and Metheringham. 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.