Total Crime Rate
25.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
3.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Cornfield View area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 354 local areas in North 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 Cornfield View (NG34 7WF) in the last 12 months was 25.8 per 1,000 residents and was 83.7% 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 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violent crimes with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 16.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cornfield View (NG34 7WF), the main crime hotspot is near Stump Cross Hill. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | St Vincent'S | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Newstead Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | George Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Charlotte Street | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Newstead Street | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Stump Cross Hill | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Stump Cross Hill | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stump Cross Hill | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Stump Cross Hill | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Newstead Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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