North Hykeham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In North Hykeham, the per-capita crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, translating to one reported crime for roughly every 229 residents over the course of the month. This figure is 42.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower risk profile compared to the national benchmark. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.8% of all reported incidents—nearly 26 cases, which is 35% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 31.3% of crimes, though this category was 5% above the UK average. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter-related activity and milder spring weather, may partly explain patterns of increased outdoor interactions and associated risks. While shoplifting and other thefts were lower than the UK average, the relative stability of violent crime compared to other categories suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may be contributing to the area's distinct crime profile. The overall rate remains lower than the UK average, which aligns with North Hykeham's character as a relatively stable built-up area within North Kesteven, where urban density is balanced by lower population density compared to major cities.

April 2025 saw a 52.9% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 26 incidents—a sharp upward trend that may reflect heightened social activity during the Easter period. Other thefts surged by 150%, jumping from 2 to 5 cases, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Public order offences also doubled, reaching 2 incidents from 0 in the previous month, highlighting a potential shift in community dynamics or enforcement patterns. Shoplifting fell by 27.3% (from 11 to 8 cases), a decline that could be linked to seasonal retail patterns or targeted policing efforts. The mix of crime types reveals a balance between violent crime and property-related offences, with the latter remaining significantly below UK averages. For instance, other thefts (0.3 per 1,000) were 40% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) was only 5% above the national rate. These variations suggest that localised factors—such as the presence of retail hubs or community engagement initiatives—may be influencing specific crime trends.

North Hykeham's crime rate in April 2025 rose by 24.1% from the previous month's rate of 3.5 per 1,000.9% below the UK average. This increase, while notable, does not shift the area's position relative to the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in April—a figure that, when contextualised against the local population of 15,325, equates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 229 residents. This rate is lower than the UK's typical monthly exposure, which is not directly comparable due to the absence of a national daily figure. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that North Hykeham's residents face a lower baseline risk compared to the UK average, even as certain categories like anti-social behaviour exceed the national rate. The contrast between the area's overall safety and specific spikes in certain crime types underscores the importance of targeted interventions. For example, while violence and sexual offences are 35% below the UK average, their 52.9% monthly increase highlights the need for continuous monitoring. These statistics illustrate how a lower overall rate can coexist with fluctuations in particular categories, shaped by both local conditions and broader seasonal influences.