Sleaford Rural North vs Welton and Hemswell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Sleaford Rural North Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Welton and Hemswell Lincolnshire Police

      Sleaford Rural North vs Welton and Hemswell Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Sleaford Rural North
      Lincolnshire Police
      529 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Welton and Hemswell
      Lincolnshire Police
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sleaford Rural North
      B Welton and Hemswell
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      529
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      555
      787
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↓23%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sleaford Rural North
      B Welton and Hemswell
      Violent Crime
      224 ↓10%
      247 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↑2%
      142 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓17%
      45 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓45%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      35 ↑67%
      31 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      49 ↑20%
      48 ↓61%
      Drugs
      4 ↑33%
      7 ↓59%
      Public Order
      32 ↓6%
      26 ↓26%
      Robbery
      1
      2
      Shoplifting
      6 ↓45%
      12 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓10%
      20 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sleaford Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 31/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sleaford Rural North safer than Welton and Hemswell?

      Sleaford Rural North has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 529 crimes in the last 12 months. Welton and Hemswell has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Sleaford Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sleaford Rural North vs Welton and Hemswell?

      Sleaford Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Welton and Hemswell shows -23% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sleaford Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      In Sleaford Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (224 incidents). In Welton and Hemswell, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sleaford Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      Sleaford Rural North recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welton and Hemswell recorded 142. 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 Sleaford Rural North vs Welton and Hemswell?

      Violent crime in Sleaford Rural North totalled 224 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Welton and Hemswell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sleaford Rural North and Welton and Hemswell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sleaford Rural North recorded 555 crimes (now 529, a change of -4.7%). Welton and Hemswell recorded 787 crimes previously (now 606, -23%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sleaford Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

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

      Which police force covers Sleaford Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      Sleaford Rural North falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Welton and Hemswell 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 Sleaford Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      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 Sleaford Rural North or Welton and Hemswell on a crime map?

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

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