Total Crime Rate
323.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodbridge Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 6th 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 Woodbridge Road (NG34 7EW) in the last 12 months was 323.2 per 1,000 residents and was 96.7% higher than the Sleaford Castle average (164.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 44 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Drugs ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 62 (≈ 171.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -27.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 25.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodbridge Road (NG34 7EW), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 31 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Sleaford Castle| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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