Total Crime Rate
31.0 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
11.6 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Sargent Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Branston , and the 144th lowest crime rate of 354 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 Sargent Close (LN4 3ET) in the last 12 months was 31.0 per 1,000 residents and was 40.0% lower than the Branston average (51.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violent crimes ( -62.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 185.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sargent Close (LN4 3ET), the main crime hotspot is near Barley Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 4 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Barley Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Millfield Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Harvest Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Rowan Way | Under investigation |
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