North Kesteven Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2024, North Kesteven recorded 565 crimes, equating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents—39.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, when contextualised against the area’s population of 122,468, highlights a consistently safer-than-average environment, with crime levels remaining well below national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (221 cases, 39.1% of total crimes), anti-social behaviour (99 cases, 17.5%), and criminal damage and arson (49 cases, 8.7%). These patterns align with the area’s likely mix of rural and semi-rural characteristics, where public spaces and local events may contribute to anti-social behaviour, while the relatively low rates of theft and burglary suggest a community with strong social cohesion. Seasonal factors also appear to influence crime trends, with November’s darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night potentially contributing to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. Conversely, the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning North Kesteven’s rate of 1.8 is 30% below this figure, a consistent trend that may reflect effective local policing or community initiatives. The area’s lower rates of property crime, including shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000), further reinforce this safety profile. increase in vehicle crime month-on-month raises questions about potential shifts in local patterns that warrant closer examination.

November 2024 saw a striking 107.7% rise in vehicle crime, with incidents jumping from 13 to 27. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000 (North Kesteven’s rate was 0.2), may reflect increased car usage during the holiday season or changes in parking patterns linked to local events. Robbery rates also doubled, rising from 2 to 4 cases, a figure that remains 100% below the UK average. Conversely, public order offences fell by 29.5%, from 44 to 31, a decline that could be tied to fewer large gatherings in the area during November. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime category, remained 28% below the UK average at 0.8 per 1,000. The area’s violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 30% below the UK average, despite a 39.1% share of total crimes. This suggests that while violence remains a significant local concern, it is proportionally lower than the national trend, due to the area’s demographic profile and community-focused policing strategies.

North Kesteven’s crime rate in November 2024 rose by 5.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.4 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of late autumn, when darker evenings and local events like Bonfire Night may contribute to heightened activity in public spaces. On a daily basis, 19 crimes were reported in November—a figure that, while low in absolute terms, reflects the area’s relatively sparse population and lower overall crime rates. Monthly exposure to crime remains low, with one reported incident affecting roughly every 217 residents over the course of the month. This statistic underscores the area’s position as a safer-than-average location within the UK, where the national average of 7.6 per 1,000 residents is significantly higher. For context, this means residents of North Kesteven are approximately 39.5% less likely to experience crime compared to the UK average, a consistent trend that has persisted across recent months. The population size of 122,468 further contextualises these figures, ensuring that even a small absolute increase in crime translates to minimal impact on individual residents.