Spalding Rural North vs Welton and Hemswell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Spalding Rural North Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Welton and Hemswell Lincolnshire Police

      Spalding Rural North vs Welton and Hemswell Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Spalding Rural North
      Lincolnshire Police
      868 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Welton and Hemswell
      Lincolnshire Police
      606 crimes / 12m
      ↓23% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Spalding Rural North
      B Welton and Hemswell
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      868
      606
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      787
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.2%
      ↓23%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spalding Rural North
      B Welton and Hemswell
      Violent Crime
      341 ↓2%
      247 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      211 ↑11%
      142 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓40%
      45 ↓44%
      Vehicle Crime
      41 ↑8%
      18 ↓31%
      Burglary
      43 ↓17%
      31 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      84 ↓5%
      48 ↓61%
      Drugs
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↓59%
      Public Order
      31 ↓39%
      26 ↓26%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓63%
      12 ↓48%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓47%
      20 ↓9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Welton and Hemswell is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Spalding Rural North safer than Welton and Hemswell?

      Spalding Rural North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 868 crimes in the last 12 months. Welton and Hemswell has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 606 crimes. Welton and Hemswell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Spalding Rural North vs Welton and Hemswell?

      Spalding Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Welton and Hemswell shows -23% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Spalding Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      In Spalding Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (341 incidents). In Welton and Hemswell, it is Violent Crime (247 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Spalding Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      Spalding Rural North recorded 211 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Welton and Hemswell recorded 142. 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 North vs Welton and Hemswell?

      Violent crime in Spalding Rural North totalled 341 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 247 in Welton and Hemswell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Spalding Rural North and Welton and Hemswell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spalding Rural North recorded 989 crimes (now 868, a change of -12.2%). Welton and Hemswell recorded 787 crimes previously (now 606, -23%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Spalding Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 0% and Welton and Hemswell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Spalding Rural North and Welton and Hemswell?

      Spalding Rural North falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Welton and Hemswell 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 North and Welton and Hemswell?

      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 North or Welton and Hemswell on a crime map?

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

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