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Crime in Skellingthorpe

Skellingthorpe had 48 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 53.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 25 North Kesteven areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 25% above the middle North Kesteven area. Crime was up 33% on the three months before.

LN6, North Kesteven · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Skellingthorpe

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53.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 25North Kesteven rank1st is the highest rate
+33%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common18 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 7 Apr 12 May 9 Jun 21 Jul 18 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Skellingthorpe. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1838%
anti-social behaviour1633%
criminal damage510%
burglary24%
shoplifting24%
public order24%
bike theft12%
vehicle crime12%

Skellingthorpe against North Kesteven

TypeSkellingthorpe per 1,000Middle North Kesteven areaChange
Violence20.120.1–
Burglary2.21.1–
Vehicle crime1.11.1–
Anti-social behaviour17.911.3▲ 14%
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
New Boultham266.4▲ 11%
Swanpool Garden Suburb228.4▲ 21%
Swanpool174.2▲ 40%
Hartsholme164.7▲ 7%
Birchwood96.9▲ 16%
Skellingthorpe53.6▲ 33%
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 Skellingthorpe a safe area?

Skellingthorpe had about 53.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 25 North Kesteven areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Skellingthorpe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (18), followed by anti-social behaviour (16) and criminal damage (5).