Total Crime Rate
21.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sycamore Drive area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick , and the 97th 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 Sycamore Drive (NG34 8HP) in the last 12 months was 21.7 per 1,000 residents and was 12.7% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 29.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sycamore Drive (NG34 8HP), the main crime hotspot is near Chestnut Avenue. Police recorded 3 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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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