Crime in North Hykeham: statistics, rates and trends
934 crimes were recorded in North Hykeham in the 12 months to August 2026, 60.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in North Hykeham at a glance
- Crime trends in North Hykeham
- Types of crime in North Hykeham
- North Hykeham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within North Hykeham
- Streets with the most crime in North Hykeham
- What happened after crimes were reported in North Hykeham
- Demographics of North Hykeham
- Questions about crime in North Hykeham
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (355), anti-social behaviour (243) and criminal damage and arson (68) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 953rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | North Hykeham | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 934 | 6,716 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 60.1 | 54.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,535 | 122,468 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in North Hykeham peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,040 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (760). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 934 | 60.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 799 | 51.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 764 | 49.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 760 | 48.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 859 | 55.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,035 | 66.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,040 | 66.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 931 | 59.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 914 | 58.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 92 |
| July 2026 | 99 |
| June 2026 | 114 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 79 |
| February 2026 | 84 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 52 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| October 2025 | 68 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (60% below) and vehicle crime (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 23 to 44 and burglary rose from 20 to 34, while shoplifting fell from 106 to 52.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 355 | 22.9 | 34.2 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 243 | 15.6 | 15.4 | +12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 68 | 4.4 | 6.7 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 52 | 3.3 | 8.5 | -51% |
| Other theft | 46 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +28% |
| Public order | 44 | 2.8 | 6.7 | +91% |
| Burglary | 34 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +70% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 2.1 | 5.0 | +23% |
| Other crime | 24 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 0.8 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than North Hykeham; the highest is Lincoln (158.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Washingborough and Heighington (35.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs North Hykeham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 317 | 41.4 | -31% |
| Bracebridge Heath | 280 | 48.2 | -20% |
| Lincoln | 16,704 | 158.9 | +164% |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 259 | 35.1 | -42% |
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,378 | 149.9 | +149% |
| Balderton | 901 | 61.2 | +2% |
| Ruskington | 297 | 51.9 | -14% |
| Sleaford | 1,353 | 78.9 | +31% |
Of the 3 areas within North Hykeham, Hykeham Memorial had the highest crime rate (92.4 per 1,000) and Hykeham Fosse the lowest (52.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hykeham Memorial | Neighbourhood | 3,756 | 347 | 92.4 |
| Hykeham Central | Neighbourhood | 6,663 | 426 | 63.9 |
| Hykeham Fosse | Neighbourhood | 8,104 | 425 | 52.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in North Hykeham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (77).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 77 |
| On or near Parking Area | 67 |
| On or near Lincoln Road | 27 |
| On or near Hutson Drive | 24 |
| On or near Whisby Road | 20 |
| On or near Teal Park Road | 17 |
| On or near Grinter Close | 15 |
| On or near Romulus Way | 14 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 14 |
| On or near Wenlock Close | 14 |
Of the 691 crimes in North Hykeham with a recorded outcome, 37% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 243 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 272 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 36.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 87 | 12.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 2.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
North Hykeham has an estimated population of 15,535 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up North Hykeham average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | North Hykeham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is North Hykeham a safe place to live?
North Hykeham recorded 60.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 953rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in North Hykeham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 355 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (243).
Is crime in North Hykeham going up or down?
Recorded crime in North Hykeham was up 17% on the year before: 934 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 799 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of North Hykeham?
About 15,535 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers North Hykeham?
North Hykeham 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.