Total Crime Rate
70.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Welland Close area has the 7th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ashby de la Launde, Digby & Scopwick , and the 78th highest crime rate of 351 local areas in North Kesteven .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Welland Close (NG34 9HQ) in the last 12 months was 70.7 per 1,000 residents and was 267.3% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 40.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 52.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Welland Close (NG34 9HQ), the main crime hotspot is near Bourne Lane. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 7 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 | Cornwall Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Witham Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cornwall Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welland Close | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Welland Close | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Welland Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Springfield Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Tennyson Road | Under investigation |
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