Total Crime Rate
68.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
29.2 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Bridle Close area has the 23rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 86th 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 Bridle Close (NG34 7TD) in the last 12 months was 68.2 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower than the Sleaford Castle average (158.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 29.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -10.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 137.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridle Close (NG34 7TD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Berry Close, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Rowan Close (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Berry Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Alder Road | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Rowan Close | — |
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