Coningsby and Tattershall Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Coningsby and Tattershall’s crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 positions it significantly below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a difference of 19.7%. This lower rate is underpinned by the area’s crime profile, which is dominated by violence and sexual offences (32.6% of total crimes) and other theft (13.0%). The area’s built-up nature within East Lindsey, likely characterized by a mix of rural and semi-rural features, may contribute to its relatively low crime levels. Seasonal context in March—a transitional period to spring with longer evenings—may have influenced crime patterns, though the data does not show a clear increase in violent crime during this time. Instead, the area’s lower-than-average violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) suggests that factors such as community policing, limited nightlife, or smaller population density may play a role. Property crimes, while accounting for 47.8% of total offences, remain below the UK average for certain categories, such as shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000, 80% below UK levels). This could be linked to the absence of major retail centres or tourist activity that might drive such offences. However, categories like vehicle crime (0.8 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.8 per 1,000) are above UK averages, reflecting challenges in securing vehicles or managing infrastructure in a sparsely populated area. The interplay of these factors illustrates a community that, while generally safe, faces specific challenges in certain crime categories that require tailored attention.

The breakdown of crime types reveals stark contrasts with the UK average. Other theft, criminal damage, and vehicle crime each exceeded the UK rates by 36%, 33%, and 67% respectively, indicating localized vulnerabilities. For instance, vehicle crime at 0.8 per 1,000 is 67% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a figure that may reflect the area’s proximity to rural roads or limited vehicle security measures. Conversely, violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) are 27% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or a lower incidence of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) is also 33% below the UK rate, a finding that could be linked to the area’s smaller population and lower levels of public disorder. Shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) is 80% below the UK average, a trend that may be explained by the absence of large retail hubs or tourist attractions typically associated with such offences. These disparities highlight the need for targeted strategies to address specific crime types while maintaining the area’s overall safety record.

Coningsby and Tattershall's crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 places it 19.7% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national picture. This gap is evident in both violent and property crime categories, with the area's violent crime rate (2.0 per 1,000) 27% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show that, on average, one crime was reported each day in March, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one crime per 165 residents. This low daily frequency aligns with the area’s small population of 7,608, where the crime rate remains low relative to the UK context. The monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk: over the course of March, each resident faced a 1-in-165 chance of being directly affected by a reported crime. This stands in contrast to larger urban areas, where such exposure rates are typically higher due to denser populations and greater social interaction. The combination of low crime rates and a compact built-up area suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or limited commercial activity, may play a role in maintaining this lower profile.