Total Crime Rate
3.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Holly Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 4th lowest 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 Holly Close (NG34 7LD) in the last 12 months was 3.3 per 1,000 residents and was 98.0% lower than the Sleaford Castle average (164.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Holly Close (NG34 7LD), the main crime hotspot is near Lollipop Lane. Police recorded 58 crimes here, including 13 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 | Burglary | The Creamery | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | The Creamery | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Creamery | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Berry Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Lollipop Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Lollipop Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Rowan Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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