Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Baghdad Road area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick , and the 106th 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 Baghdad Road (NG34 8HJ) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 17.5% higher than the Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick average (19.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 7.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 66.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -8.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Baghdad Road (NG34 8HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Cherry Tree Crescent, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Chestnut Avenue (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastchurch Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Delhi Square | — |
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