North Hykeham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate North Hykeham’s crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 36.8% of all reported crimes. This category remains 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a consistent pattern observed in the built-up area. The overall crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 is 39.7% below the national average of 7.3, reflecting a safer environment compared to the UK as a whole. Anti-social behaviour (16.2%) and criminal damage (10.3%) form the next most common categories, both significantly below their respective UK averages. Seasonal factors likely influence these patterns, with Bonfire Night events in late November potentially contributing to increased public order concerns. compared to October. Black Friday shopping activity may have driven a 133.3% rise in shoplifting, though this remains 21% below the UK average. The area’s relatively low crime rate aligns with its character as a mixed-use urban centre with limited industrial activity, where community policing efforts and lower population density may help mitigate crime. However, the balance between property and violent crime remains relatively even, with property crimes (25) and violent crimes (25) tied in November, a shift from previous months where property crimes typically outnumbered violent incidents.

November 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary increasing by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 133.3% (from 3 to 7), likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity. These increases occurred despite shoplifting remaining 21% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Conversely, public order offences fell by 57.1% (from 7 to 3), possibly reflecting reduced large-scale events during the month. Other theft decreased by 33.3%, while anti-social behaviour dropped by 31.3%, both contributing to the overall 39.7% reduction in the area’s crime rate compared to the UK average. The category of 'other crime' rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents), though it remains 25% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This highlights the need for targeted interventions in emerging categories. For residents, the 133.3% spike in shoplifting suggests heightened vigilance in retail areas during the month, though local enforcement efforts may have mitigated broader increases.

North Hykeham’s crime rate remained stable at 4.4 per 1,000 in November 2025, matching the previous month’s rate exactly. This consistency contrasts with broader UK trends, where the national average of 7.3 per 1,000 highlights the area’s relative safety. On a daily basis, the local figure of 2 crimes per day (68 total over 30 days) places North Hykeham among the lowest-risk built-up areas in the UK. Monthly exposure calculations show that one reported crime occurred for every 225 residents over the course of November, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK’s population-scaled equivalent. This figure, while not directly comparable to national statistics, underscores the area’s effectiveness in crime prevention. The population of 15,325 further contextualises these numbers, with the 4.4 per 1,000 rate indicating that residents face fewer crime risks than the average UK citizen. Local initiatives, combined with the area’s urban character and community-focused policing, likely contribute to this sustained low rate, even during seasonal fluctuations like Bonfire Night.