Crime in Bracebridge Heath: statistics, rates and trends
280 crimes were recorded in Bracebridge Heath in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bracebridge Heath at a glance
- Crime trends in Bracebridge Heath
- Types of crime in Bracebridge Heath
- Bracebridge Heath compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bracebridge Heath
- Streets with the most crime in Bracebridge Heath
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bracebridge Heath
- Demographics of Bracebridge Heath
- Questions about crime in Bracebridge Heath
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (107), anti-social behaviour (77) and shoplifting (22) made up 74% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,184th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Bracebridge Heath | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 280 | 6,716 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.2 | 54.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,815 | 122,468 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bracebridge Heath peaked in the year to August 2024 (315 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (187). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 50%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 280 | 48.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 263 | 45.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 315 | 54.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 295 | 50.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 296 | 50.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 302 | 51.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 314 | 54.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 275 | 47.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 187 | 32.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 40 |
| July 2026 | 24 |
| June 2026 | 39 |
| May 2026 | 28 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 11 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (55% below) and criminal damage and arson (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 89 to 107, while shoplifting fell from 39 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 107 | 18.4 | 34.2 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 13.2 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 3.8 | 8.5 | -44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 21 | 3.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 8 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bracebridge Heath; the highest is Lincoln (158.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Washingborough and Heighington (35.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bracebridge Heath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 317 | 41.4 | -14% |
| Lincoln | 16,704 | 158.9 | +230% |
| North Hykeham | 934 | 60.1 | +25% |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 259 | 35.1 | -27% |
| Ruskington | 297 | 51.9 | +8% |
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,378 | 149.9 | +211% |
| Balderton | 901 | 61.2 | +27% |
| Sleaford | 1,353 | 78.9 | +64% |
Bracebridge Heath is the one area listed within Bracebridge Heath, with 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath | Neighbourhood | 5,815 | 280 | 48.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Bracebridge Heath over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (35).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Clover Road | 24 |
| On or near Sleaford Road | 14 |
| On or near Winchester Close | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 10 |
| On or near Goddard Way | 9 |
| On or near Coningsby Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Lagonda Close | 8 |
| On or near Park Lane | 8 |
| On or near St Johns Square | 8 |
Of the 203 crimes in Bracebridge Heath with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 88 | 43.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 65 | 32.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 18 | 8.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Bracebridge Heath has an estimated population of 5,815 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (13%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bracebridge Heath average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bracebridge Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bracebridge Heath a safe place to live?
Bracebridge Heath recorded 48.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,184th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bracebridge Heath?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 107 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Bracebridge Heath going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bracebridge Heath was up 6% on the year before: 280 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 263 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bracebridge Heath?
About 5,815 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bracebridge Heath?
Bracebridge Heath is policed by Lincolnshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.