Total Crime Rate
53.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 16th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural , and the 111th 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 Chapel Lane (LN5 9TB) in the last 12 months was 53.3 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% higher than the Bassingham Rural average (38.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 8.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (LN5 9TB), the main crime hotspot is near High Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 1 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 | Drugs | Church Walk | Under investigation |
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