Total Crime Rate
38.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Newton Close area has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Branston , and the 161st 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 Newton Close (LN4 3EQ) in the last 12 months was 38.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.9% 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 600.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 31.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 118.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Newton Close (LN4 3EQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Shiregate (5 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 | Shiregate | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Rowan Way | Under investigation |
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