Coningsby and Tattershall Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,608, 50 crimes were recorded in December 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer profile compared to the national benchmark. The breakdown reveals a stark focus on violent crime, which accounted for 56% of all incidents (28 cases), significantly exceeding the UK average for this category by 45%. Vehicle crime (10% of total) and anti-social behaviour (8%) also stood out, though the latter was 47% below the UK average. Seasonal factors may partly explain the spike in violent crime, as December typically sees heightened activity during the Christmas shopping period and darker evenings, which can increase opportunities for such offences. The area’s built-up nature, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely contributes to the concentration of violent incidents, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic. Meanwhile, the lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour and shoplifting suggest that community-focused policing or local initiatives may be having a measurable impact, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. The overall crime rate, while below the UK average, highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime remains high.

December 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to the previous month. Other theft and other crime both increased by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), while possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 1). These spikes may reflect seasonal dynamics, such as increased holiday-related activity or the movement of transient populations during the festive period. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 83.3% (from 6 to 1), and public order offences dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), possibly due to reduced outdoor activity as the month progressed. The violent crime category, which remains the most significant concern, was 45% above the UK average, with 3.7 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy could be linked to the area’s built-up character and the concentration of residents in smaller, more densely populated communities, where personal conflicts may escalate more readily. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.7 per 1,000) was 75% above the UK average, suggesting that parking areas or commercial zones may be vulnerable to targeted thefts. These findings underscore the importance of localized strategies to address specific crime drivers, such as enhancing surveillance in high-risk areas or increasing patrols during peak shopping periods.

The crime rate in December 2024 (6.6 per 1,000) marked a 24.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.7 per 1,000, indicating a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, this equated to approximately 2 crimes per day across the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, remains a tangible presence for residents. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure was 1 reported crime for every 152 residents, a statistic that provides context for the likelihood of experiencing crime in this area. Comparing this to the UK average, the 7% deficit suggests that Coningsby and Tattershall’s crime profile is somewhat less severe than the national average, though this may be influenced by the area’s specific characteristics. For instance, the built-up nature of the area, combined with its relatively small population, could mean that crime is more concentrated in certain pockets, making the overall rate appear lower than it might be in a more spread-out region. The drop in the crime rate from November to December may also reflect the seasonal shift, with fewer outdoor activities and reduced foot traffic in some areas during the holiday period. However, the persistence of violent crime at above-average levels highlights the need for continued vigilance, particularly in spaces where community interactions are frequent and where visibility is limited during darker evenings.