North Hykeham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Hykeham’s crime profile in December 2025 reveals a strikingly low overall rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 51.4% below the UK average of 7.0. This statistic underscores the area’s relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types offers nuanced insights. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.5% of all incidents, slightly outpacing property crimes (18), which made up 34.6% of the total. This balance between violent and property crime may reflect a combination of local demographics and seasonal factors, such as the festive season’s impact on public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 25% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s likely emphasis on community policing or social cohesion. Seasonal context further shapes the crime picture: the peak of Christmas shopping, combined with dark evenings and holiday-related absences from homes, may have contributed to the slight uptick in burglary (0.4 per 1,000) compared to the UK average. However, shoplifting remained 65% below the national rate, linked to the area’s retail presence being smaller or more tightly policed. Criminal damage and arson were 42% below the UK average, a figure that may align with the built-up area’s infrastructure and local enforcement priorities. While the overall crime rate remains impressively low, the data highlights the need for targeted attention to specific categories like burglary, which, though still modest, exceed the national average by a significant margin.

December 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to one incident, a spike that may partly reflect seasonal demand for holiday travel. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one incident, likely influenced by reduced daylight hours and fewer vehicles on the road during the festive period. The balance between property and violent crime remained closely aligned, with violent crimes (20) slightly outpacing property crimes (18), though both categories were well below UK averages. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, was 43% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may indicate specific vulnerabilities in local housing stock or security measures. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 25% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or local initiatives that curb disruptive activity during peak holiday periods.

North Hykeham's crime rate in December 2025 dropped 23.6% from 4.4 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable decline. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a rate 51.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, residents can expect roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that reflects the area’s consistent low-level activity. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 295 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the importance of local policing and community engagement in maintaining this safety record. The 15,325 residents of North Hykeham benefit from a crime environment that is significantly less volatile than the UK average, though the slight increase in burglary and bicycle theft suggests targeted vigilance may still be warranted.