Spalding Rural South vs Stamford Rural

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Spalding Rural South Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Stamford Rural Lincolnshire Police

      Spalding Rural South vs Stamford Rural Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Spalding Rural South
      Lincolnshire Police
      439 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Stamford Rural
      Lincolnshire Police
      290 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Spalding Rural South
      B Stamford Rural
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      439
      290
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      437
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↑18.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Spalding Rural South
      B Stamford Rural
      Violent Crime
      185 ↑1%
      86 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↑15%
      71 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      25 ↓22%
      29 ↑164%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑15%
      35 ↑133%
      Burglary
      12 ↓14%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↑16%
      19 ↓5%
      Drugs
      8 ↓47%
      2 ↓80%
      Public Order
      31 ↑41%
      16 ↓11%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Shoplifting
      21 ↑425%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓77%
      2
      Other Crime
      11 ↓58%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Stamford Rural is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 42/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Spalding Rural South safer than Stamford Rural?

      Spalding Rural South has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 439 crimes in the last 12 months. Stamford Rural has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 290 crimes. Stamford Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Spalding Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stamford Rural shows +18.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Spalding Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (185 incidents). In Stamford Rural, it is Violent Crime (86 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Spalding Rural South recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stamford Rural recorded 71. 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 South vs Stamford Rural?

      Violent crime in Spalding Rural South totalled 185 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 86 in Stamford Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Spalding Rural South recorded 437 crimes (now 439, a change of +0.5%). Stamford Rural recorded 244 crimes previously (now 290, +18.9%).

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

      Spalding 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 Spalding 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 Spalding Rural South or Stamford Rural on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Spalding 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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