Total Crime Rate
7.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Orchard Close area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick , and the 20th lowest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Orchard Close (LN4 4FJ) in the last 12 months was 7.7 per 1,000 residents and was 60.2% lower 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 1.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Orchard Close (LN4 4FJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Bramble Close, where police recorded 15 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Princess Square (4 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 | Mill Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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