North Hykeham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of North Hykeham in September 2025 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that contrasts with national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime mix, accounting for 44.3% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (26.2%) and shoplifting (6.6%). This emphasis on violent crime is unusual for an area of this size, where property crimes might typically be more prevalent. The overall crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents places North Hykeham 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a gap that is particularly striking in categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour. While the area's shoplifting rate is 51% below the UK average (0.3 vs 0.6 per 1,000), its 'other crime' category is 25% above the UK average (0.2 vs 0.2 per 1,000), suggesting a combination of local factors. The seasonal context of September—marked by the start of the academic year and the transition to shorter evenings—may contribute to the rise in violent crime, as increased foot traffic in local areas and the social dynamics of returning students could create conditions conducive to such incidents. However, the sustained low rates of property crime, particularly shoplifting, indicate effective local deterrents or policing strategies that are reducing opportunities for theft. The area's crime mix, therefore, illustrates a community where interpersonal conflicts and public order issues are more pressing than economic crimes, a pattern that may reflect both demographic characteristics and the influence of seasonal rhythms on local crime dynamics.

September 2025 saw a 58.8% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 17 to 27 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in 'other crime' (from 0 to 3) and a 100% increase in burglary (from 0 to 1), signals a shift in the crime mix toward more severe incidents. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 8 to 4), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 44.8% (from 29 to 16), suggesting a possible reduction in minor disturbances. Violence and sexual offences in North Hykeham (1.8 per 1,000) remain 30% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), highlighting a persistent gap in this category. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (1.0 per 1,000) is also 15% below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), but 'other crime' (0.2 per 1,000) is 25% above the UK rate (0.2 per 1,000), indicating a small but notable outlier in this category. These shifts may partly reflect the seasonal context of September, with the start of the academic year potentially contributing to increased tensions or targeted incidents.

North Hykeham's crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 4.0 per 1,000 residents, a 16.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area's crime statistics, where the monthly exposure to crime has remained relatively low. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 251 residents, a figure that underscores the area's generally low crime environment compared to national averages. Daily crime data reveals that the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in September, a consistent rhythm that suggests stability in local policing and community engagement. When scaled to the population of 15,325, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, with the monthly exposure rate indicating that most individuals are unlikely to encounter crime directly. The comparison to the previous month highlights a potential seasonal factor, as the transition from summer to autumn may have influenced crime patterns, particularly with the start of the academic year and reduced outdoor activity in the evenings.