North Kesteven Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 122,468, 500 crimes reported in November 2025 equate to 4.1 crimes per 1,000 residents — a figure 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This suggests a relatively low crime environment compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.6% of all reported incidents (198 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and shoplifting (9.8%). These figures align with typical patterns in mixed rural-urban areas, where violence and anti-social behaviour often dominate due to a combination of local demographics and seasonal activity. November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping, may contribute to fluctuations in violent and property crime rates. The area’s lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as vehicle crime (50% below UK average) and burglary (33% below) could reflect a combination of community engagement, effective policing, or the area’s geographic characteristics, such as lower population density reducing opportunities for certain offences. However, the exact reasons for these trends remain speculative without further analysis of local conditions.

November 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person increasing by 100% (from 0 to 1 case) — a rare occurrence in the area — and drugs-related offences rising by 75% (from 4 to 7 cases). These increases, though small in absolute terms, may warrant closer attention, particularly as they contrast with broader declines in other categories. Public order offences fell by 45.2% (from 42 to 23 cases), possibly linked to the conclusion of local events or seasonal changes in community activity. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 27.8% (from 108 to 78 cases), which could reflect a combination of increased policing efforts or the impact of colder weather reducing outdoor gatherings. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, but their rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average, suggesting a localised approach to managing violent crime that may involve community initiatives or targeted interventions. Shoplifting rose by 22.5% (from 40 to 49 cases), influenced by Black Friday shopping activity, though the rate still remained 37% below the UK average. These shifts highlight the combination of local factors and broader trends, with some categories showing resilience despite seasonal pressures.

The crime rate in North Kesteven for November 2025 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 6.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000, indicating a slight but consistent trend of declining crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 17 crimes per day over the 30-day period — a figure that may help residents contextualise the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 245 residents suggests a relatively low risk of victimisation compared to larger urban centres. This is particularly evident in categories like public order offences, which were 57% below the UK average, and drugs-related crime, which were 63% below. The population context is critical here: with 122,468 residents, the area’s crime statistics reflect a balance between urban and rural characteristics, where lower population density may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the absolute number of crimes (500) still represents a tangible impact for local communities, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of retail or public spaces. These comparisons underscore the importance of maintaining localised crime prevention strategies, even as the area continues to perform below the national average.