Is Spalding Rural South Safe?
Crime statistics for Spalding Rural South. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 876 total crimes recorded in Spalding Rural South
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Spalding Rural South — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spalding Rural South safe?
Spalding Rural South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 42/100, rated Below Average. A total of 439 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 0.5% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Spalding Rural South are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Spalding Rural South in the last 12 months?
439 crimes were recorded in Spalding Rural South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 0.5% compared to the previous 12-month period (437 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 368 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Spalding Rural South?
The most common crime in Spalding Rural South is Violent Crime, with 368 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 83.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Spalding Rural South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Spalding Rural South is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 0.5% — from 437 crimes in the previous 12 months to 439 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Spalding Rural South?
Spalding Rural South has a safety score of 42 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Spalding Rural South compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?
Spalding Rural South has a safety score of 42/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 19/100. Spalding Rural South is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Spalding Rural South?
36.9% of crimes recorded in Spalding Rural South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lincolnshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Spalding Rural South?
368 violent crimes were recorded in Spalding Rural South in the last 12 months — representing 83.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 142 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Spalding Rural South last updated?
The crime data for Spalding Rural South was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Spalding Rural South with other areas?
You can compare Spalding Rural South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.