North Kesteven Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

North Kesteven’s crime rate for January 2026 remains 31.8% below the UK average of 6.6 per 1,000, with a total of 4.5 crimes recorded per 1,000 residents. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 41.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.0%) and criminal damage and arson (7.3%). This pattern aligns with the area’s character as a mixed rural-urban district where community-focused policing and low population density may contribute to lower overall crime rates. Seasonal factors in January, such as reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, likely influence the distribution of crimes, with fewer outdoor incidents reported compared to summer months. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.4 per 1,000, meaning North Kesteven’s rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 22% below, a trend consistent with the area’s lower levels of alcohol-related incidents and community engagement initiatives. Anti-social behaviour, however, is 10% above the UK average, potentially reflecting local challenges in managing public spaces during colder months when indoor gatherings increase. These figures illustrate a nuanced crime profile where violent crime remains a priority for local authorities, while property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime are significantly below national averages, due to effective community safety measures and limited commercial activity in certain areas.

January 2026 saw a notable 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to three incidents. This surge, while small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the post-holiday period. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply by 38.5%, from 91 to 126 incidents, which may be linked to colder weather driving more indoor gatherings and disputes. Conversely, burglary decreased by 13.8% (29 to 25) and vehicle crime dropped by 15% (20 to 17), suggesting that targeted police patrols or seasonal factors such as reduced car usage in winter may be effective deterrents. The area’s violent crime rate remains 22% below the UK average, with 1.9 per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.4 per 1,000. This gap is particularly pronounced in theft-related crimes: shoplifting is 64% below the UK average, and bicycle theft is 100% below. Residents may find the 73% reduction in vehicle crime (from 0.4 to 0.1 per 1,000) particularly reassuring, as it indicates continued effectiveness in addressing this category. These shifts underscore the importance of ongoing community engagement and targeted policing strategies to maintain North Kesteven’s relatively low crime rates.

North Kesteven’s crime rate increased by 13.4% from 4.0 per 1,000 in December 2025 to 4.5 per 1,000 in January 2026, yet it remains 31.8% below the UK average. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for every 223 residents, a figure that places the area in the lower quartile of UK local authority districts. Daily crime statistics show 18 crimes reported per day in January, a rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to the population. This daily figure is particularly relevant for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents relative to the population. While the overall rate rose, the composition of crimes shifted: anti-social behaviour and violence increased, but property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime decreased. This contrast highlights the area’s unique challenges and successes in crime prevention. The 1-in-223 resident exposure rate, though a monthly aggregate, offers context for local authorities to assess whether resource allocation needs adjustment, particularly in addressing the rise in anti-social behaviour. Despite the upward trend, North Kesteven’s performance relative to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining a safer environment compared to other areas.