Total Crime Rate
46.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 26th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 135th highest 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 This (NG34 8NS) in the last 12 months was 46.3 per 1,000 residents and was 71.8% 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 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 23.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -70.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode NG34 8NS, the main crime hotspot is near Furlong Way. Police recorded 57 crimes here, including 38 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 | Furlong Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Furlong Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Furlong Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Lincoln Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Snow Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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