Total Crime Rate
63.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Alderney Way area has the 19th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central , and the 88th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Alderney Way (LN6 8UU) in the last 12 months was 63.6 per 1,000 residents and was 12.8% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -71.4% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 29.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -69.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -13.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Alderney Way (LN6 8UU), the main crime hotspot is near Alderney Way. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 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 | Bicycle theft | Derwent Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lynmouth Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Alderney Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Alderney Way | — |
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