Sleaford Rural South vs Cotgrave & Wiverton

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
      82/100
      Cotgrave & Wiverton Nottinghamshire Police

      Sleaford Rural South vs Cotgrave & Wiverton Results

      A
      52/100
      Average
      Sleaford Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      406 crimes / 12m
      ↓35.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Nottinghamshire Police
      79 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sleaford Rural South
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Safety Score
      52/100 Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      406
      79
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      633
      92
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓35.9%
      ↓14.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sleaford Rural South
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton
      Violent Crime
      149 ↓35%
      18 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      103 ↓43%
      13 ↓62%
      Other Theft
      26 ↓30%
      5 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↓43%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      27 ↓23%
      13 ↑1200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓38%
      19 ↑138%
      Drugs
      2 ↓50%
      2
      Public Order
      29 ↓26%
      1 ↓50%
      Robbery
      3
      0
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓63%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2
      Other Crime
      16 ↓30%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Cotgrave & Wiverton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 52/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sleaford Rural South safer than Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Sleaford Rural South has a safety score of 52/100 (Average) and recorded 406 crimes in the last 12 months. Cotgrave & Wiverton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 79 crimes. Cotgrave & Wiverton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sleaford Rural South vs Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      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. Cotgrave & Wiverton shows -14.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sleaford Rural South and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      In Sleaford Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (149 incidents). In Cotgrave & Wiverton, it is Criminal Damage & Arson (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sleaford Rural South and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Sleaford Rural South recorded 103 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cotgrave & Wiverton recorded 13. 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 Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Violent crime in Sleaford Rural South totalled 149 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 18 in Cotgrave & Wiverton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sleaford Rural South and Cotgrave & Wiverton 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%). Cotgrave & Wiverton recorded 92 crimes previously (now 79, -14.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sleaford Rural South and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      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 Cotgrave & Wiverton has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sleaford Rural South and Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      Sleaford Rural South falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Cotgrave & Wiverton is covered by Nottinghamshire 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 Cotgrave & Wiverton?

      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 Cotgrave & Wiverton on a crime map?

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

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