Nettleham vs Sleaford Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Nettleham Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Sleaford Rural North Lincolnshire Police

      Nettleham vs Sleaford Rural North Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Nettleham
      Lincolnshire Police
      746 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.4% trend
      0% 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 Nettleham
      B Sleaford Rural North
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      746
      529
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      852
      555
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.4%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Nettleham
      B Sleaford Rural North
      Violent Crime
      287 ↓1%
      224 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      177 ↓13%
      120 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓17%
      24 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓33%
      12 ↓45%
      Burglary
      24 ↓11%
      35 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      58 ↓2%
      49 ↑20%
      Drugs
      10 ↓9%
      4 ↑33%
      Public Order
      36 ↓28%
      32 ↓6%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓58%
      6 ↓45%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑75%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓18%
      18 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sleaford Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 19/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Nettleham safer than Sleaford Rural North?

      Nettleham has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 746 crimes in the last 12 months. Sleaford Rural North has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 529 crimes. Sleaford Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Nettleham vs Sleaford Rural North?

      Nettleham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Nettleham and Sleaford Rural North?

      In Nettleham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (287 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 Nettleham and Sleaford Rural North?

      Nettleham recorded 177 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 Nettleham vs Sleaford Rural North?

      Violent crime in Nettleham totalled 287 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 Nettleham and Sleaford Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Nettleham recorded 852 crimes (now 746, a change of -12.4%). Sleaford Rural North recorded 555 crimes previously (now 529, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Nettleham 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. Nettleham has a resolution rate of 0% and Sleaford Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Nettleham and Sleaford Rural North?

      Nettleham 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 Nettleham 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 Nettleham or Sleaford Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Nettleham 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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