Total Crime Rate
9.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Overton Close area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural , and the 32nd 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 Overton Close (LN5 0ES) in the last 12 months was 9.0 per 1,000 residents and was 76.3% lower than the Bassingham Rural average (38.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 9.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Overton Close (LN5 0ES), the main crime hotspot is near Chapel Lane. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bassingham Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grantham Road | — |
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