North Kesteven Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, North Kesteven maintained a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This significant gap highlights the area’s relative safety, though the crime profile reflects local characteristics shaped by seasonal and demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.6% of all reported crimes, making them the most common category — a figure that, while higher than other types, remains 33% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is a persistent issue, it is less frequent here than nationally. Anti-social behaviour (14.8% of total crimes) and public order offences (9.2%) also featured prominently, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of October, with shorter days and Halloween events, may have influenced patterns, particularly in public order and anti-social behaviour, which often spike during periods of increased social activity. However, the area’s low rates of property crime — such as burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) — indicate a lower risk of such incidents compared to the UK. These figures align with the likely character of North Kesteven as a largely rural or suburban district, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced property-related crime. The overall crime picture, while not immune to fluctuations, underscores a generally secure environment, though targeted efforts to address violence and anti-social behaviour remain critical for sustained improvement.

October 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents) — a stark increase that may reflect heightened tensions or seasonal factors. Conversely, other crime fell by 43.8% (from 16 to 9), suggesting a temporary reduction in low-level disturbances. The balance between violent and property crimes remained skewed, with violence and sexual offences (1.8 per 1,000) dominating at 41.6% of all reported crimes. This category is 33% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), indicating a lower risk of violent incidents compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) and public order offences (0.4 per 1,000) also fell significantly below UK averages, by 53% and 32% respectively. These figures suggest that while violent crime remains a concern, the area’s overall crime profile is less severe than the national picture. For residents, the sharp rise in weapon possession serves as a specific alert to monitor local dynamics closely.

North Kesteven’s crime rate in October 2023 fell slightly to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 5.1% drop from the previous month’s 4.5 per 1,000. This small decline suggests continued stability in local crime trends. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 17 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 235 residents — a rate that, while not negligible, remains significantly lower than the UK average. This monthly context highlights the relative safety of the area, even as specific categories like violence and sexual offences remain the most common crimes. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) further underscore the area’s distinct profile compared to national averages, where these categories are more prevalent. For someone living in North Kesteven, the data suggests that everyday risk is minimal, though localized factors such as seasonal events may influence short-term fluctuations.