Total Crime Rate
41.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Lane area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Hykeham Central , and the 150th highest 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 Chapel Lane (LN6 9QZ) in the last 12 months was 41.1 per 1,000 residents and was 27.1% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Lane (LN6 9QZ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 76 crimes here, including 12 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 | Parking Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Grinter Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clarke Road | Under investigation |
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