Total Crime Rate
30.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charlestown area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Grantham St Wulfram's , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 456 local areas in South 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 Charlestown (NG32 3LH) in the last 12 months was 30.3 per 1,000 residents and was 82.7% lower than the Grantham St Wulfram's average (174.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 23.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -25.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charlestown (NG32 3LH), the main crime hotspot is near Minerva Close. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Grantham St Wulfram's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Meadowbrook | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowbrook | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Station Approach | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Approach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | West View | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Saxon Way | Under investigation |
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