Crime Rates at Westgate, Sleaford, NG34 7QU

Westgate area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 73rd highest crime rate of 354 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 Westgate (NG34 7QU) in the last 12 months was 74.2 per 1,000 residents and was 53.1% lower than the Sleaford Castle average (158.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 21 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 23 (≈ 50.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -8.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Westgate (NG34 7QU), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 188 crimes here, including 34 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.