Total Crime Rate
30.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hollywell Road area has the 30th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bracebridge Heath , and the 138th 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 Hollywell Road (LN5 9DB) in the last 12 months was 30.4 per 1,000 residents and was 29.9% lower than the Bracebridge Heath average (43.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 16.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hollywell Road (LN5 9DB), the main crime hotspot is near Southdown. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bracebridge Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Larne Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southdown | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Southdown | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mulberry Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lavender Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Willoughby Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Willoughby Lane | — |
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