Spalding Rural East vs Washingborough and Metheringham

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Spalding Rural East Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      26/100
      Washingborough and Metheringham Lincolnshire Police

      Spalding Rural East vs Washingborough and Metheringham Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Spalding Rural East
      Lincolnshire Police
      340 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.6% trend
      17.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      26/100
      Below Average
      Washingborough and Metheringham
      Lincolnshire Police
      623 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Spalding Rural East
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      26/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      340
      623
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      676
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.6%
      ↓7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spalding Rural East
      B Washingborough and Metheringham
      Violent Crime
      140 ↓3%
      258 ↓13%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      57 ↓22%
      135 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑65%
      48 ↑26%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑7%
      18 ↑6%
      Burglary
      25 ↑47%
      34 ↑3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑115%
      44 ↓10%
      Drugs
      3 ↑50%
      9 ↓47%
      Public Order
      14 ↓22%
      24 ↓33%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      28 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      5 ↓29%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑50%
      17 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Spalding Rural East is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 26/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Spalding Rural East safer than Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Spalding Rural East has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 340 crimes in the last 12 months. Washingborough and Metheringham has a safety score of 26/100 (Below Average) with 623 crimes. Spalding Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Spalding Rural East vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Spalding Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Washingborough and Metheringham shows -7.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Spalding Rural East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      In Spalding Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (140 incidents). In Washingborough and Metheringham, it is Violent Crime (258 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Spalding Rural East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Spalding Rural East recorded 57 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 135. 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 Spalding Rural East vs Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Violent crime in Spalding Rural East totalled 140 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 258 in Washingborough and Metheringham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Spalding Rural East and Washingborough and Metheringham in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spalding Rural East recorded 316 crimes (now 340, a change of +7.6%). Washingborough and Metheringham recorded 676 crimes previously (now 623, -7.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spalding Rural East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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. Spalding Rural East has a resolution rate of 17.6% and Washingborough and Metheringham has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Spalding Rural East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      Spalding Rural East falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Washingborough and Metheringham 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 Spalding Rural East and Washingborough and Metheringham?

      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 Spalding Rural East or Washingborough and Metheringham on a crime map?

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

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