North Kesteven Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Kesteven’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.9 per 1,000, a figure that is 39.5% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance places the area among the safer regions in the country, with violent crime and anti-social behaviour representing the largest shares of reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 30.7%. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month, increased tourism, and potentially more empty homes—likely contributes to the slight uptick in burglary risk, though this was not reflected in the data for August. Instead, the most notable trend was the 15.2% decrease in violence and sexual offences, a reduction that may be linked to heightened police presence during the summer or community initiatives aimed at reducing conflict. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.9 per 1,000, and North Kesteven’s rate of 1.7 per 1,000 is 41% below that, highlighting a strong local performance in this critical category. Anti-social behaviour, while still the second most common crime, was only 3% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000, suggesting that local efforts to manage public conduct have been largely effective. Property-related crimes, including criminal damage and arson, were also significantly below the UK average, with the former 32% lower and the latter 66% lower. These figures indicate that North Kesteven’s approach to managing both violent and property crime is yielding positive outcomes, even as the area navigates the challenges of a busy summer season. The combination of low crime rates and targeted reductions in key categories illustrates an area that is actively working to maintain safety, with the potential for further improvements as community and policing efforts continue.

The most significant decrease in August 2025 was a 15.2% drop in violence and sexual offences, falling from 250 to 212 incidents. This reduction, while not fully explained, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as increased community activity during the summer holidays. Shoplifting also declined by 13.3%, from 30 to 26 cases, a trend consistent with the UK-wide drop in retail crime. Conversely, theft from the person and robbery both doubled, with the latter rising from one to two incidents—a sharp increase that may indicate heightened vulnerability during August’s peak tourist season. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, accounting for 30.7% of all crimes, slightly above the UK average. The data also highlights North Kesteven’s performance in specific categories: criminal damage and arson were 32% below the UK average, while public order offences were 66% below, illustrating strong local control over these areas. For residents, the drop in violence and sexual offences offers a tangible sign of progress in community safety.

North Kesteven’s crime rate in August 2025 remained stable at 4.9 per 1,000, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall crime patterns during the period. Daily crime activity averaged 20 incidents per day, a figure that, while local to North Kesteven, offers context for residents assessing risk levels in their daily routines. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This statistic, when considered alongside the area’s population of 122,468, illustrates that the vast majority of residents experience no crime at all. The stability in the crime rate, combined with the low exposure ratio, reinforces the perception of North Kesteven as a safer area within the UK, even as localised trends in specific crime categories warrant closer attention.