Total Crime Rate
38.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Butt Lane area has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick , and the 165th 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 Butt Lane (LN4 3SS) in the last 12 months was 38.5 per 1,000 residents and was 99.8% higher than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average (19.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 38.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Butt Lane (LN4 3SS), the highest concentration of overall crime is near West End, where police recorded 3 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near East View (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | West End | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | West End | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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