North Kesteven Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North Kesteven's crime profile in June 2025 reveals a persistent dominance of violent over property crime, a pattern that may reflect the district's social and geographic characteristics. The overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 46.9% below the UK average, highlights the area's relative safety. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.8% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.0%, with criminal damage and arson making up 8.2%. This distribution contrasts sharply with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences constitute 48% of crimes. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to increased visibility of anti-social behaviour and public order incidents, though the exact causal links remain speculative. The low rates of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), suggest that the district's rural character, with its lower population density and less concentrated retail or commercial activity, may limit opportunities for such crimes. However, the rise in bicycle theft and robbery indicates that targeted areas or events—such as local festivals or increased cycling during warmer weather—could be influencing specific crime types. These patterns, while consistent with broader seasonal trends, require further analysis to fully understand their implications for local policing and community safety initiatives.

June 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery rates surging by 150% (from 2 to 5 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling to 4 cases. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in local activity patterns, possibly linked to the start of summer and increased outdoor presence. Conversely, drug-related offences fell sharply by 77.8% (from 9 to 2), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes in illicit activity or enhanced policing efforts. The district's crime mix remained heavily weighted toward violence and anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66.8% of all reported crimes. This imbalance, with violent crimes (187) outnumbering property crimes (127), contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up 48% of the total. Residents may find the 48% reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average particularly reassuring, despite the recent rise in specific categories.

North Kesteven's crime rate in June 2025 rose slightly to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.4% increase from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 17 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that provides context for local residents. On a monthly basis, the rate means one crime occurred for every 235 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. The population of 122,468 means each resident faces a significantly lower risk of crime than the national average, with 46.9% fewer crimes per 1,000 people. This contrast underscores the area's distinct crime profile, which remains consistently lower than the UK's overall trend. The slight monthly increase, while notable, does not signal a major shift in the district's safety landscape, particularly given the broader context of sustained low crime rates.