Maxey Crime Rate

Introduction to Crime in Maxey BUA

The Built-Up Area (BUA) of Maxey reports an overall crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000 people per year, which is significantly lower than the UK average of 93.4 per 1,000. With an outstanding safety score of 89 out of 100, Maxey is considered much safer than the national average of 78/100. Notably, crime in Maxey has seen a decrease of 8.3% year-on-year, indicating a positive trend in local safety. This introduction provides a concise overview of the local crime landscape before a more detailed analysis.

Crime Type Analysis in Maxey BUA

In Maxey BUA, Violence and sexual offences are overwhelmingly the most prevalent crime type, accounting for 45.5% of all reported crimes with 20 incidents, at a rate of 17.9 per 1,000 people. Vehicle crime is the second most common, with 7 incidents (15.9% of the total), equating to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. Burglary ranks as the third most frequent offence, with 4 cases, representing 9.1% of total crime and a rate of 3.6 per 1,000.

The property-related crime rate in Maxey BUA, encompassing burglary, robbery, theft from person, criminal damage and arson, bicycle theft, vehicle crime, and other theft, stands at 15.3 per 1,000 people. This is substantially lower than the UK average of 33.2 per 1,000. Specific figures include vehicle crime at 6.3 per 1,000, burglary at 3.6 per 1,000, criminal damage and arson at 2.7 per 1,000, and other theft at 2.7 per 1,000. These statistics highlight a very low incidence of property crime, but residents are still encouraged to maintain diligent security measures to protect their homes and belongings.

Crime Trends in Maxey BUA

Maxey BUA has experienced a decreasing crime trend over the last year, with a year-over-year fall of 8.3%. Monthly data provides a clearer picture of these fluctuations. The crime rate per 1,000 residents saw lows of 0.9 in January and February 2025. While there were peaks of 5.4 in March and May 2025, the overall trajectory has been downwards. This reduction in crime, despite some monthly variations, should offer reassurance to residents, indicating an improving safety landscape within the area.

Understanding Time-Based Crime Patterns in Maxey BUA

Crime patterns in Maxey BUA show distinct variations throughout the day. Morning hours (6am-12pm) are characterised by higher rates of vehicle crime (39%), theft (31%), and burglary (19%). This suggests opportunistic crimes targeting vehicles and properties. In the afternoon (12pm-6pm), theft increases further to 38%, with burglary at 36%, likely due to homes being left unattended. Evening hours (6pm-12am) see vehicle crime become most prominent at 40%, alongside burglary at 30% and theft at 13%. During the night (12am-6am), vehicle crime reaches its highest at 64%, with burglary at 23%, indicating a strong focus on vehicles under the cover of darkness. These insights help residents understand when specific crime types are more prevalent.

Crime in Nearby Areas to Maxey BUA

Comparing Maxey BUA to its neighbouring settlements provides valuable regional context. With an overall crime rate of 39.5 per 1,000, Maxey is considerably safer than the larger Peterborough Built-Up Area and generally comparable to or safer than nearby villages like West Deeping, Northborough, Market Deeping, and Helpston. Its very low crime figures are often indicative of its smaller, more rural character. This regional perspective helps residents understand Maxey BUA's position as a particularly safe community within the wider local authority, highlighting its unique safety profile compared to its diverse neighbours.

Property Protection in Maxey BUA

Given Maxey BUA's very low property crime rate of 15.3 per 1,000 people, which is well below the UK average, residents benefit from a particularly secure environment. However, maintaining vigilance and effective security measures remains important. Traditional security cameras often serve as reactive recording devices, capturing footage after a crime has occurred rather than preventing it. For those who seek to proactively deter and prevent crime, advanced AI-powered solutions like scOS offer a compelling alternative.

scOS employs multi-camera intelligence to detect potential threats at the property boundary, learning daily routines to filter out false alarms and identify genuine intruders. It can also perform DVLA vehicle verification, instantly flagging suspicious vehicles. The core principle is prevention: most burglars decide within 60 seconds whether a property is too much effort. A visible, professional-grade system with autonomous responses, such as activating lights and engaging speakers, can disrupt an intruder's plan and make them move on. While basic DIY systems have their place, professional proactive security provides enhanced peace of mind for homeowners in Maxey BUA.