Total Crime Rate
7.4 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Rowan Road area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bracebridge Heath , and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 354 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 Rowan Road (LN5 9BU) in the last 12 months was 7.4 per 1,000 residents and was 83.9% lower than the Bracebridge Heath average (46.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rowan Road (LN5 9BU), the main crime hotspot is near Southdown. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Ryecroft | — |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Southdown | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Southdown | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Southdown | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Southdown | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Southdown | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Acacia Avenue | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Redwood Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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