Coningsby and Tattershall Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2024, Coningsby and Tattershall recorded a crime rate of 8.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 6.5% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (48.4% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and criminal damage and arson (9.7%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s semi-rural character and the timing of the month, as September marks the return of students to local educational institutions and the start of the academic year. The rise in violence and sexual offences, though concerning, could be linked to the influx of young people and the associated social dynamics typical of such periods. Anti-social behaviour, though still a significant concern, saw a slight decrease, indicating the effectiveness of community engagement initiatives. Meanwhile, the rate of shoplifting fell dramatically, a trend that may be connected to heightened awareness or enforcement during the transition from summer to autumn. The area’s crime profile also highlights a stark contrast with the UK average in specific categories: for instance, other crime (such as unclassified incidents) was 135% above the national rate, while theft from the person was 85% below. These disparities underscore the need for targeted strategies that address the unique challenges of a small, built-up area within a largely rural district.

September 2024 marked a significant decline in shoplifting, with reported incidents falling by 83.3% from six in August to just one. This decrease aligns with seasonal patterns, as the start of the academic year may have shifted focus away from retail areas. Conversely, violence and sexual offences surged by 172.7%, jumping from 11 to 30 incidents—a stark contrast to the overall crime rate’s UK comparison. This spike, while alarming, may partly reflect the increased presence of young people in the area during the freshers’ period. Other notable changes include a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, from zero to six incidents, and a 50% increase in other theft. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour decreased by 14.3%, from 14 to 12 cases, suggesting some local efforts may have had a mitigating effect. The area’s rate for other crime—such as unclassified incidents—was 135% above the UK average, a figure that warrants further scrutiny.

The crime rate in Coningsby and Tattershall rose to 8.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, a 31.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest in absolute terms, reflects a shift in the local crime mix. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 123 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the frequency of incidents in a community of 7,608 people. While the overall rate remains below the levels seen in some urban centres, the increase from August highlights the need for ongoing vigilance. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the crime rate, though higher than the UK average, is distributed across a relatively small and closely knit community, where individual incidents may have a more pronounced local impact.