Sleaford Rural South vs Waltham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Sleaford Rural South vs Waltham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sleaford Rural South safer than Waltham?
Sleaford Rural South has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 503 crimes in the last 12 months. Waltham has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 189 crimes. Waltham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Sleaford Rural South vs Waltham?
Sleaford Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -22.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waltham shows -25.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Sleaford Rural South and Waltham?
In Sleaford Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Waltham, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sleaford Rural South and Waltham?
Sleaford Rural South recorded 137 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waltham recorded 19. 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 South vs Waltham?
Violent crime in Sleaford Rural South totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Waltham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Sleaford Rural South and Waltham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sleaford Rural South recorded 648 crimes (now 503, a change of -22.4%). Waltham recorded 254 crimes previously (now 189, -25.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sleaford Rural South and Waltham?
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 South has a resolution rate of 0% and Waltham has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Sleaford Rural South and Waltham?
Sleaford Rural South falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Waltham is covered by Humberside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Sleaford Rural South and Waltham?
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 South or Waltham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sleaford Rural South and Waltham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.