Total Crime Rate
37.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Back Lane area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Branston , and the 171st highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Back Lane (LN4 2EJ) in the last 12 months was 37.6 per 1,000 residents and was 23.2% lower than the Branston average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 18.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 103.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Back Lane (LN4 2EJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Willow Lane, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Halls Court (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Branston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Middle Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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