Coningsby and Tattershall Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated January 2025 in Coningsby and Tattershall, accounting for 54.4% of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, where the area’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents is 31% higher than the national figure of 2.5 per 1,000. The local crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents placed the area 14.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer profile than the national trend. Seasonal factors likely influenced the pattern: January’s post-holiday period and reduced retail activity may have contributed to lower shoplifting rates than the summer months, though this was offset by a sharp increase in vehicle crime. The area’s crime profile suggests a mix of rural and small-town characteristics, where limited commercial activity and sparse population density may temper certain crime types but amplify others. Anti-social behaviour—typically higher in urban centres—was 59% below the UK average, consistent with the built-up area’s likely lower population density and fewer public spaces. This data illustrates a combination of seasonal rhythms and local demographics, where the absence of a major retail hub or tourist infrastructure may reduce opportunities for certain crimes while leaving others, like vehicle theft, vulnerable to specific vulnerabilities.

January 2025 saw a dramatic 250% increase in shoplifting, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about potential seasonal shifts—perhaps linked to post-Christmas returns or unseasonal shopping patterns. Vehicle crime also rose by 20%, climbing from 5 to 6 incidents, which may reflect colder weather increasing vehicle-related vulnerabilities. Conversely, other theft fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 25%, suggesting some seasonal or situational factors may have suppressed these categories. The area’s violent crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—31% above the UK average—highlights a notable disparity, though this may be attributable to the built-up area’s population density and local dynamics. Residents may find the 45% above-UK-average rate for shoplifting particularly striking, given the area’s limited commercial presence. These fluctuations underscore the need to monitor trends over multiple months to distinguish between temporary spikes and emerging patterns.

Coningsby and Tattershall’s crime rate fell by 7.9% from 6.6 per 1,000 in December 2024 to 6.1 per 1,000 in January 2025, marking a downward trend. Daily crime activity averaged 1 incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s small population of 7,608 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 165 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though not directly comparable due to the lack of national daily statistics. This low frequency is consistent with the area’s likely rural character, where sparse population density and limited commercial activity may reduce opportunities for crime. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s safety is relatively strong compared to the UK, though localised spikes in categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime indicate that targeted interventions could still be relevant. For residents, the 1-in-165 monthly exposure figure offers reassurance, though it also highlights the importance of remaining vigilant in specific contexts, such as vehicle security during colder months.