Total Crime Rate
28.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Jacobson Close area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Sleaford Castle , and the 130th lowest crime rate of 354 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 Jacobson Close (NG34 8YR) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 82.2% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Jacobson Close (NG34 8YR), the main crime hotspot is near Furlong Way. Police recorded 49 crimes here, including 28 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Peake Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Canterbury Drive | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Furlong Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Barnes Close | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Norwich Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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