Total Crime Rate
25.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Paddock Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Branston , and the 116th lowest 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 Paddock Lane (LN4 3YR) in the last 12 months was 25.0 per 1,000 residents and was 49.0% lower than the Branston average (49.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Paddock Lane (LN4 3YR), the main crime hotspot is near Westfield Close. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Branston| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | High Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bona Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westfield Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cavalry Court | — |
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