Total Crime Rate
42.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Augustus Close area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central , and the 144th 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 Augustus Close (LN6 9NF) in the last 12 months was 42.7 per 1,000 residents and was 24.2% lower 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 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 225.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -20.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 225.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Augustus Close (LN6 9NF), the main crime hotspot is near Claudius Road. Police recorded 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Titus Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Tacitus Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Severus Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grassmoor Close | Offender given a caution |
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