North Kesteven Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 122,468, North Kesteven recorded 565 crimes in November 2024 — a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the district 39.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national standard. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 221 incidents (39.1% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8.7%). These patterns align with November’s seasonal context: darker evenings, Bonfire Night events, and the Black Friday shopping period. While violent crime remains the largest category, its rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 30% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may mitigate some risks. Property crimes, though lower than violent offences, still make up 32.5% of the total, with shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) both significantly below national averages. The relatively low rates of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) and drug-related offences (0.1 per 1,000) contrast with UK figures, potentially reflecting the district’s character as a largely rural or semi-rural area with less concentrated retail or nightlife activity. These patterns, while consistent with November’s seasonal rhythms, may also indicate broader community-level factors that contribute to sustained lower crime rates.

November 2024 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 107.7% (13 → 27) — the largest increase of the month. This rise may partly explain the slight overall rate increase of 5.5% compared to the previous month, though the district remains well below the UK average. Bicycle theft also doubled, with one incident reported in November after none in October, a change that could be linked to seasonal cycling patterns or increased retail activity during Black Friday. Conversely, several categories declined: possession of weapons fell by 33.3%, public order offences dropped by 29.5%, and drug-related crimes decreased by 27.3%. The most striking deviation from UK averages was in robbery, which was 100% below the national rate (0.0 vs 0.1 per 1,000), suggesting local deterrence measures or community dynamics that suppress such crimes. The breakdown also reveals a shift in the crime mix, with violent offences making up 39.1% of total crimes — a higher proportion than property crimes (32.5%) — a trend that may reflect the impact of darker evenings and seasonal gatherings. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime highlights a specific concern, particularly in areas with high concentrations of parked vehicles during shopping events.

North Kesteven’s crime rate in November 2024 (4.6 per 1,000) was 5.5% higher than the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 19 crimes per day — a figure that, while local to North Kesteven, provides context for residents considering the frequency of incidents in their immediate vicinity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 217 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to larger urban areas. When scaled to the district’s population of 122,468, this translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents. The slight increase from October may be attributed to seasonal factors such as the Black Friday shopping period, which can drive vehicle crime and retail-related offences, though these were offset by declines in other categories like public order and drug-related crimes. This balance between rising and falling categories illustrates the complexity of local crime dynamics, where specific events or trends can influence individual crime types without necessarily altering the overall profile. For a district with this population size, the data suggests that crime remains a low-priority concern for most residents, even as targeted issues like vehicle crime warrant closer attention.