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Crime in Sleaford

Sleaford had 502 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 103.2 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 1st of 25 North Kesteven areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 141% above the middle North Kesteven area. Crime was up 6% on the three months before.

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

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103.2crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
1 of 25North Kesteven rank1st is the highest rate
+6%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common188 in 3 months

Month by month

151 Mar 181 Apr 140 May 137 Jun 185 Jul 180 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence18837%
anti-social behaviour11022%
shoplifting5812%
public order469%
criminal damage408%
theft214%
other crime112%
drugs92%

Sleaford against North Kesteven

TypeSleaford per 1,000Middle North Kesteven areaChange
Violence38.720.1▲ 9%
Burglary0.61.1▼ 81%
Vehicle crime0.81.1▼ 60%
Anti-social behaviour22.611.3▲ 20%
Theft and robbery5.31.6▲ 18%

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%
Heckington42.9▲ 8%
Leasingham29.3–
Osbournby22.6–
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 Sleaford a safe area?

Sleaford had about 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 1 of 25 North Kesteven areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sleaford?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (188), followed by anti-social behaviour (110) and shoplifting (58).