Sleaford Rural South vs Stamford Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    52/100
    Sleaford Rural South Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Stamford Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Sleaford Rural South vs Stamford Rural Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Sleaford Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      406 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Stamford Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      230 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sleaford Rural South
      B Stamford Rural
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      406
      230
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      633
      256
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.9%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sleaford Rural South
      B Stamford Rural
      Violent Crime
      149 ↓35%
      70 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↓43%
      59 ↑40%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓30%
      17 ↓26%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓43%
      29 ↑71%
      Burglary
      27 ↓23%
      19 ↓5%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓38%
      15 ↓35%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↓78%
      Public Order
      29 ↓26%
      14 ↓13%
      Robbery
      3
      1
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓63%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓30%
      1 ↓92%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stamford Rural is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 52/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sleaford Rural South safer than Stamford Rural?

      Sleaford Rural South has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 406 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Rural has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 230 crimes. Stamford Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sleaford Rural South vs Stamford Rural?

      Sleaford Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Rural shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sleaford Rural South and Stamford Rural?

      In Sleaford Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Stamford Rural, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sleaford Rural South and Stamford Rural?

      Sleaford Rural South recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Rural recorded 59. 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 Stamford Rural?

      Violent crime in Sleaford Rural South totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Stamford Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sleaford Rural South and Stamford Rural in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sleaford Rural South recorded 633 crimes (now 406, a change of -35.9%). Stamford Rural recorded 256 crimes previously (now 230, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sleaford Rural South and Stamford Rural?

      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 Stamford Rural has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sleaford Rural South and Stamford Rural?

      Sleaford Rural South falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Stamford Rural 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 South and Stamford Rural?

      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 Stamford Rural on a crime map?

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

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