North Kesteven Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

North Kesteven's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.9% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This position as a relatively safer area is underscored by the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 42.7% of all recorded incidents, yet remained 22% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, contributed 23.8% of total incidents but was 10% above the UK average, reflecting a nuanced interplay between local dynamics and national trends. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the overall crime profile, as lower public engagement may dampen opportunities for certain offences. However, the prominence of violent crimes suggests that factors beyond seasonal patterns, such as local social dynamics or community interactions, play a significant role in shaping the area's crime profile. Property crimes formed a smaller proportion of the total (21.7%) compared to violent crimes, a pattern consistent with areas where community policing or other local initiatives may have a mitigating effect on property-related offences. The data also indicates that while violent crimes are lower than the UK average, the area's anti-social behaviour rates suggest a need for targeted interventions in this specific category.

February 2026 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within North Kesteven. Possession of weapons rose by 133.3%, increasing from 3 to 7 incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Concurrently, drug-related crimes surged by 44.4%, climbing from 9 to 13 cases, placing the area 57% below the UK average for this category. These increases occurred alongside a 64.0% decrease in burglary, which fell from 25 to 9 incidents, significantly below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. The reduction in burglary may partly explain the overall decline in property crime, which accounted for 21.7% of total incidents, compared to 42.7% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, contributing 23.8% of all crimes, though it was 10% above the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000. The month also saw a 66.7% drop in theft from the person, from 3 to 1 incident, highlighting targeted reductions in specific categories.

North Kesteven's crime rate in February 2026 fell to 4.1 per 1,000 residents, an 8.7% drop from the previous month's 4.5 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in public engagement. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 18 crimes per day during the month, a figure that, while providing a snapshot of local activity, remains contextually distinct from UK-wide averages. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 244 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. With a population of 122,468, this statistic underscores the area's position as a safer local authority within the UK, where the proportion of residents experiencing crime is lower than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of encountering crime in North Kesteven remains well below the UK context, even as specific categories like anti-social behaviour and drug-related incidents show nuanced variations.