Total Crime Rate
47.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Church Lane area has the 17th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Bracebridge Heath , and the 130th highest 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 Church Lane (LN5 9RP) in the last 12 months was 47.0 per 1,000 residents and was 8.4% higher 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 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 36.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Church Lane (LN5 9RP), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 14 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bracebridge Heath| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Millers Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Millers Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Moxon'S Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Millers Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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