Total Crime Rate
77.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Stephenson Road area has the 13th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central , and the 63rd highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Stephenson Road (LN6 3QU) in the last 12 months was 77.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.2% higher than the Hykeham Central average (56.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 32.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 6.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Stephenson Road (LN6 3QU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Freeman Road, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Stephenson Road (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hykeham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westminster Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Westminster Road | Under investigation |
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