Coningsby and Tattershall Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 saw Coningsby and Tattershall maintain a safer profile than the UK average, with a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents—38.3% below the national figure of 8.1. The area’s crime picture remains dominated by violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 34.2% of total crimes), followed by vehicle crime (9 incidents, 23.7%) and anti-social behaviour (7 incidents, 18.4%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a low-density built-up zone within East Lindsey, where violent crime may be influenced by seasonal transitions and local social dynamics. The month’s darker evenings and Halloween festivities likely contributed to a shift in crime timing, with shoplifting and vehicle-related incidents more common in low-light conditions. While overall crime remains low, the persistent presence of violent crime underscores the need for community vigilance during periods of heightened social activity. The UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.7 per 1,000) is 36% lower than Coningsby and Tattershall’s rate, suggesting local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may play a role in moderating violent crime. However, the area’s vehicle crime rate is 155% above the UK average, a stark contrast that may reflect the presence of rural roads, unsecured vehicles, or seasonal travel patterns. This divergence highlights the importance of context-specific analysis when interpreting crime statistics.

October 2024 marked sharp increases in shoplifting (300% rise from 1 to 4 incidents) and vehicle crime (125% rise from 4 to 9), both of which are now significantly above UK averages. The 300% surge in shoplifting, though starting from a low base, raises concerns during Halloween, a period when retail premises may be less vigilant due to seasonal staffing challenges. Vehicle crime, now at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—155% above the UK’s 0.5 per 1,000—suggests vulnerabilities in car security practices, possibly exacerbated by rural roads with limited CCTV coverage. Conversely, violent crime dropped 56.7% month-on-month, from 30 to 13 incidents, a shift that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or seasonal changes in community interactions. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate (0.9 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average, linked to the community’s relatively cohesive social fabric. Residents should be particularly vigilant around late-night retail areas and car parks, where vehicle crime and shoplifting spikes have been recorded. The 100% increase in burglary (from 0 to 1 incident) is a red flag, indicating that even low-frequency crimes can suddenly escalate, warranting renewed focus on home security measures.

Coningsby and Tattershall’s crime rate in October 2024 (5.0 per 1,000) represents a 38.8% decline from September’s 8.2 per 1,000, marking a significant downward trend. This reduction, despite the rise in specific categories like vehicle crime, suggests broader improvements in policing or community engagement. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day in October—a rate that, while low, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 200 residents, a figure that, when scaled to the population of 7,608, illustrates the area’s relative safety compared to the UK’s higher overall rates. However, the 125% increase in vehicle crime highlights a vulnerability that contrasts sharply with the UK average, where vehicle crime is 0.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area’s rural infrastructure, which could limit surveillance and increase opportunities for vehicle-related offences. The 38.3% gap between Coningsby and Tattershall’s rate and the UK average reinforces the area’s status as a safer locale, but residents should remain cautious about the specific risks identified in the data. The combination of low overall crime and spikes in particular categories indicates that localized factors—such as seasonal events or community-specific dynamics—can drive crime patterns, even in areas with otherwise strong safety records.