Total Crime Rate
31.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Inns Close area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central , and the 140th 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 Inns Close (LN6 8QZ) in the last 12 months was 31.2 per 1,000 residents and was 44.7% lower than the Hykeham Central average (56.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -34.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Inns Close (LN6 8QZ), the main crime hotspot is near Rowan Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hykeham Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Police Station | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St James Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chatsworth Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St James Place | Under investigation |
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