Total Crime Rate
40.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hampden Way area has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 152nd highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hampden Way (NG34 8FS) in the last 12 months was 40.4 per 1,000 residents and was 75.4% lower 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 23.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -4.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hampden Way (NG34 8FS), the main crime hotspot is near Montrose Grove. Police recorded 10 crimes here, including 8 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Fort William Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fort William Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Renfrew Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Selemba Way | — |
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