North Kesteven Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of North Kesteven, the crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 in October 2025 translates to a 1-in-231 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month. This rate is 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.1% of all incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (20.3%) and criminal damage and arson (9.2%). These patterns align with the area's character as a largely rural district with a mix of small towns and open countryside, where community cohesion may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween, likely influenced the higher prevalence of violence and anti-social behaviour, which often surge in low-light conditions. The lower rates of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to the UK average may be partly explained by the area's limited retail concentration and lower population density, which reduces opportunities for such offences. The crime rate for drugs-related incidents was 100% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or a lower prevalence of drug-related activity in the region.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 242.9% (from 7 to 24 incidents) and shoplifting rising by 81.8% (from 22 to 40). These increases may be linked to seasonal factors such as the clocks going back, which extends evening hours and potentially increases opportunities for vehicle-related offences. Conversely, crimes related to drugs fell by 60.0% (from 10 to 4), and bicycle theft dropped by 60.0% (from 5 to 2), reflecting reduced outdoor activity during the transition to darker evenings. The breakdown of violent crime (1.5 per 1,000) was 44% below the UK average, highlighting North Kesteven's comparative safety in this category. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20.3% of all crimes, remained significantly below the UK average (29% below), suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (+75.0%) may warrant closer attention, though the exact drivers remain unclear without further data. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the surge in vehicle crime, which could prompt increased vigilance in securing vehicles during October's extended evenings.

North Kesteven's crime rate in October 2025 rose 9.3% compared to the previous month's rate of 4.0 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 17 crimes per day, a figure that translates to a 1-in-231 chance of a resident being affected by a reported crime over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which typically sees higher frequencies in urban areas. The population context further underscores North Kesteven's relative safety: with 122,468 residents, the 531 total crimes reported in October equate to roughly 0.43% of the population being directly involved in a crime. This is significantly lower than the UK average, where crime rates are often concentrated in densely populated regions. The comparison to previous months reveals a slight upward trend, but the overall trajectory remains consistent with North Kesteven's historical performance as a low-crime area. Residents may find the daily crime count (17 per day) more tangible than abstract rates, as it provides a concrete sense of the frequency of incidents in their local environment.