North Kesteven Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with 122,468 residents, November 2025 saw 500 crimes reported, translating to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 people. This figure is 43.8% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, highlighting North Kesteven’s comparatively low crime profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (39.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and shoplifting (9.8%). These patterns may reflect the district’s mix of rural and semi-urban areas, where public spaces and community interactions could influence crime dynamics. Seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely played a role, as shoplifting rates rose by 22.5% month-on-month, consistent with increased retail activity. However, the overall low rate suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Violent crimes in the area (1.6 per 1,000) are 38% below the UK average, a figure that could be linked to North Kesteven’s lower population density and fewer concentrated areas of social deprivation. Anti-social behaviour, though still a concern, is 43% below the national average, indicating strong community cohesion or active local initiatives to address minor disturbances. The data underscores that while certain crimes align with seasonal rhythms, the district maintains a safer environment than many UK regions, though targeted efforts may still be needed to address specific issues like drug-related activity and public order incidents.

November 2025 saw a notable increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one reported incident—a 100% jump. This may reflect heightened awareness or reporting during darker evenings, a common trend in November. Drug-related crimes also rose by 75%, from four to seven cases, a shift that could be linked to seasonal changes in illicit activity patterns. Conversely, public order offences fell by 45.2%, from 42 to 23, due to reduced social gatherings or more effective community interventions. Anti-social behaviour, though still a significant category, dropped by 27.8% month-on-month, from 108 to 78, a decline that might indicate successful local policing or improved community relations. Violent crimes remain the most prevalent category, but their rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 38% below the UK average, a stark contrast to national trends. Shoplifting, while up by 22.5%, still lags behind the UK average by 37%, suggesting that retail security measures or consumer behaviour in North Kesteven may mitigate such crimes. These shifts illustrate a combination of local conditions and national trends, with some categories showing marked improvements while others require closer attention.

North Kesteven’s crime rate in November 2025 (4.1 per 1,000) was 6.0% lower than the previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000, indicating a modest but consistent decline. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 17 crimes per day, a figure that, while not negligible, remains relatively low compared to other UK regions. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 245 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places the district in the lower quartile of UK crime statistics. This suggests that for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime is significantly lower than in more densely populated or economically disadvantaged areas. The population-scaled perspective is particularly telling: with 122,468 residents, the 500 total crimes represent a manageable burden, though the rise in drug-related offences and theft from the person highlights areas for targeted intervention. The comparison to the UK average further reinforces North Kesteven’s status as a safer region, with violent crimes and anti-social behaviour both well below national benchmarks. These figures, when contextualised, provide a nuanced picture of a community that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a combination of geographical factors, policing strategies, and possibly a lower incidence of socio-economic challenges that drive criminal activity elsewhere.