Sleaford Town vs The Suttons

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Sleaford Town Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      The Suttons Lincolnshire Police

      Sleaford Town vs The Suttons Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Sleaford Town
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,814 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.8% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      The Suttons
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,137 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.5% trend
      8.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sleaford Town
      B The Suttons
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,814
      1,137
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,080
      1,058
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.8%
      ↑7.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.7%
      8.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sleaford Town
      B The Suttons
      Violent Crime
      674 ↓11%
      419 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      446 ↓3%
      262 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      65 ↓21%
      64 ↓17%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓53%
      36 ↓10%
      Burglary
      38 ↓5%
      62 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↓42%
      121 ↑53%
      Drugs
      47 ↓18%
      19 ↑36%
      Public Order
      132 ↓25%
      76 ↑77%
      Robbery
      14 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      227 ↑1%
      37 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓25%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      41 ↓32%
      26 ↓10%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sleaford Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sleaford Town safer than The Suttons?

      Sleaford Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,814 crimes in the last 12 months. The Suttons has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,137 crimes. Sleaford Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sleaford Town vs The Suttons?

      Sleaford Town shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. The Suttons shows +7.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sleaford Town and The Suttons?

      In Sleaford Town, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (674 incidents). In The Suttons, it is Violent Crime (419 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sleaford Town and The Suttons?

      Sleaford Town recorded 446 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while The Suttons recorded 262. 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 Town vs The Suttons?

      Violent crime in Sleaford Town totalled 674 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 419 in The Suttons. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sleaford Town and The Suttons in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sleaford Town recorded 2,080 crimes (now 1,814, a change of -12.8%). The Suttons recorded 1,058 crimes previously (now 1,137, +7.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sleaford Town and The Suttons?

      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 Town has a resolution rate of 28.7% and The Suttons has 8.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sleaford Town and The Suttons?

      Sleaford Town falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. The Suttons 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 Town and The Suttons?

      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 Town or The Suttons on a crime map?

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

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