Crime in Ruskington: statistics, rates and trends
297 crimes were recorded in Ruskington in the 12 months to August 2026, 51.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Ruskington
- Questions about crime in Ruskington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (145), anti-social behaviour (56) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 78% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,115th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Ruskington | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 297 | 6,716 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 51.9 | 54.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 5,726 | 122,468 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Ruskington of any year here (297 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 46%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 297 | 51.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 257 | 44.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 217 | 37.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 254 | 44.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 191 | 33.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 249 | 43.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 291 | 50.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 240 | 41.9 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 204 | 35.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 28 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (36% below) and violence and sexual offences (26% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 109 to 145.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 145 | 25.3 | 34.2 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 56 | 9.8 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 5.6 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 19 | 3.3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Other theft | 11 | 1.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 9 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ruskington; the highest is Lincoln (158.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Washingborough and Heighington (35.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ruskington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleaford | 1,353 | 78.9 | +52% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 604 | 77.8 | +50% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 317 | 41.4 | -20% |
| Bracebridge Heath | 280 | 48.2 | -7% |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 259 | 35.1 | -32% |
| North Hykeham | 934 | 60.1 | +16% |
| Grantham | 5,191 | 114.8 | +121% |
| Lincoln | 16,704 | 158.9 | +206% |
Ruskington is the one area listed within Ruskington, with 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskington | Neighbourhood | 5,726 | 297 | 51.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 52% of the crime recorded in Ruskington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bourne Lane” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bourne Lane | 30 |
| On or near Cornwall Way | 18 |
| On or near Queensway | 18 |
| On or near Millview Road | 17 |
| On or near Northfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Springfield Road | 13 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Whitehouse Road | 12 |
| On or near Tennyson Road | 11 |
| On or near Welland Close | 11 |
Of the 241 crimes in Ruskington with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 56 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 42.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 68 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.3% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.8% | 3.1% |
Ruskington has an estimated population of 5,726 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (29%, against 19%), more retired residents (34%, against 22%) and fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ruskington average decile 6.4 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Ruskington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 51.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Ruskington a safe place to live?
Ruskington recorded 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,115th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Ruskington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 145 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (56).
Is crime in Ruskington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ruskington was up 16% on the year before: 297 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ruskington?
About 5,726 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ruskington?
Ruskington 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.