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Crime in Heckington

Heckington had 39 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 42.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 13th of 25 North Kesteven areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle North Kesteven area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

NG34, North Kesteven · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Heckington

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42.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
13 of 25North Kesteven rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common20 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 11 Apr 14 May 19 Jun 13 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Heckington. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2051%
anti-social behaviour821%
other crime38%
vehicle crime25%
drugs13%
public order13%
weapons13%
theft13%

Heckington against North Kesteven

TypeHeckington per 1,000Middle North Kesteven areaChange
Violence2220.1▲ 54%
Burglary1.11.1–
Vehicle crime2.21.1–
Anti-social behaviour8.811.3▼ 38%
Theft and robbery1.11.6–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Sleaford103.2▲ 6%
Ruskington61.6▲ 7%
Great Hale51.1▲ 100%
Heckington42.9▲ 8%
Helpringham15.5–
See every North Kesteven area ranked on the crime in North Kesteven page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Heckington a safe area?

Heckington had about 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 13 of 25 North Kesteven areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Heckington?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (20), followed by anti-social behaviour (8) and other crime (3).