Crime in Ruskington: statistics, rates and trends
286 crimes were recorded in Ruskington in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ruskington at a glance
- Crime trends in Ruskington
- Types of crime in Ruskington
- Ruskington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ruskington
- Streets with the most crime in Ruskington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ruskington
- Population and deprivation in Ruskington
- Questions about crime in Ruskington
- About this data
286 crimes were recorded in Ruskington in the 12 months to July 2026, 49.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 137 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ruskington has the 1,155th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ruskington | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 286 | 6,666 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.9 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,726 | 122,468 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ruskington was highest in the year to July 2020 (300 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (188). Over the whole period it rose 36%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 286 | 49.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 256 | 44.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 233 | 40.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 239 | 41.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 188 | 32.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 254 | 44.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 300 | 52.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 230 | 40.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 210 | 36.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 18 |
| May 2026 | 22 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 41 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| November 2025 | 18 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
| August 2025 | 17 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ruskington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+25%). The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 23.9 | 0.70 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 54 | 9.4 | 0.61 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 5.8 | 0.85 | +136% |
| Public order | 18 | 3.1 | 0.47 | +29% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +33% |
| Other theft | 12 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -14% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.4 | 0.40 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -56% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 0.05 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ruskington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ruskington recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 47.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ruskington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ruskington recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ruskington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ruskington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 136% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ruskington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ruskington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ruskington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ruskington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ruskington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ruskington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ruskington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ruskington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ruskington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ruskington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ruskington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ruskington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 56% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ruskington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ruskington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ruskington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ruskington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ruskington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ruskington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ruskington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ruskington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ruskington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleaford | 1,339 | 78.1 | +56% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 602 | 77.5 | +55% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 303 | 39.6 | -21% |
| Bracebridge Heath | 266 | 45.7 | -8% |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 255 | 34.6 | -31% |
| North Hykeham | 915 | 58.9 | +18% |
| Grantham | 5,152 | 114.0 | +128% |
| Lincoln | 16,440 | 156.4 | +213% |
1 areas within Ruskington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ruskington had the highest rate (49.9 per 1,000) and Ruskington the lowest (49.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskington | Neighbourhood | 5,726 | 286 | 49.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ruskington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bourne Lane | 27 |
| On or near Cornwall Way | 19 |
| On or near Millview Road | 17 |
| On or near Queensway | 17 |
| On or near Northfield Road | 15 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 11 |
| On or near Supermarket | 11 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 11 |
| On or near Welland Close | 11 |
| On or near Hawthorn Close | 9 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ruskington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 36.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 66 | 23.1% |
| Not recorded | 54 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 9.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 3.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 2.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% |
Ruskington has an estimated population of 5,726. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ruskington sits in decile 6.4, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ruskington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 |
Is Ruskington a safe place to live?
Ruskington recorded 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ruskington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (54).
Is crime in Ruskington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ruskington was up 12% on the year before: 286 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 256 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ruskington?
Ruskington is policed by Lincolnshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ruskington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.