Ruskington Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Ruskington's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked position reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal influences. Violent crimes dominated the crime picture, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents, with 11 reports recorded. This category remained 33% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, consistent with the area's generally lower crime profile. Anti-social behaviour followed with 17.4% of incidents, though this category saw a notable 42.9% decrease from the previous month. Other theft and burglary, while smaller in volume, showed significant month-on-month increases. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to the observed patterns, particularly in violent and drugs-related offences. As a built-up area within North Kesteven, Ruskington's crime profile is shaped by its relatively small population and limited urban density, which may help explain the lower overall rates compared to larger cities. However, the sharp rise in specific categories such as burglary and drugs-related offences highlights the need for continued monitoring of local trends. The area's crime picture, while generally safer than the UK average, demonstrates the impact of seasonal rhythms on incident types, with outdoor drinking and socialising potentially driving increases in certain offences. This data underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within both national benchmarks and local environmental factors.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drugs-related offences increased by 100% compared to April, marking a first-time report in the month. Burglary and other theft also rose sharply, both doubling from zero to two and three incidents respectively. This shift contrasts with a 42.9% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from seven to four incidents. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, contributing 47.8% of all reported incidents, yet they remained 33% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The data suggests a combination of seasonal factors—such as longer evenings and bank holidays—and local crime patterns, with outdoor socialising potentially contributing to the rise in violent and drugs-related offences. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, given the small number of incidents in the area.

Ruskington's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 35.5% compared to April 2025, moving from 3.0 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. Monthly exposure calculations show that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents during the month, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 5,684. This context suggests that while there is a slight upward trend, the overall risk to residents remains significantly lower than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Ruskington's crime profile is distinct from broader UK patterns, with property and violent crimes concentrated in specific categories.