Total Crime Rate
32.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
10.3 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026West Road area has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Aveland , and the 171st lowest crime rate of 457 local areas in South 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 West Road (NG34 0NP) in the last 12 months was 32.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.5% higher than the Aveland average (23.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 10.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around West Road (NG34 0NP), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria Street. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hereward Way | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Hereward Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Allen Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | The Hurn | — |
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