Total Crime Rate
95.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025School Lane area has the 5th highest crime rate of 59 local areas in Bassingham Rural , and the 44th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around School Lane (LN6 9BN) in the last 12 months was 95.8 per 1,000 residents and was 152.2% higher than the Bassingham Rural average (38.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -54.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 24 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -22.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 464.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around School Lane (LN6 9BN), the main crime hotspot is near Little Thorpe Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Fosse Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lincoln Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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