Spalding Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of 35,148 residents, 222 crimes in September 2023 equate to one reported crime for every 158 residents over the course of the month. This totals 6.3 crimes per 1,000 people, placing Spalding 21.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of violent and sexual offences (41.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and other theft (8.1%). This pattern aligns with seasonal rhythms: as September marks the start of the academic year, the influx of students and the shift to darker evenings may contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. The area’s character as a small market town with a mix of residential and commercial zones likely explains the prominence of property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary, which occur in higher proportion than the UK average for these categories. However, the rate of bicycle theft is 100% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect local infrastructure challenges or the presence of cycling populations. The seasonal context of September—when schools reopen and nightlife activity increases—offers a plausible explanation for the elevated share of violent offences, though this connection remains tentative given the data’s limitations.

September saw a 13.4% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 82 to 93 cases. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in public order offences (from 8 to 16), suggests heightened tensions during the back-to-school period. Burglary also rose sharply, increasing by 75% (4 to 7), potentially linked to warmer weather and increased home occupancy. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 54.5% (from 11 to 5), a drop that may reflect reduced commuter activity or improved security measures at local car parks. The only category exceeding the UK average was bicycle theft, which was 100% above the national rate of 0.1 per 1,000. This discrepancy could indicate a need for targeted interventions in cycling infrastructure or theft prevention. Residents may find the 100% increase in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a need for community engagement strategies during the transition from summer to autumn.

Spalding’s crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 in September 2023 represents a 10.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.1 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day, a figure that provides a concrete sense of local risk levels. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for every 158 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that may help residents contextualise their personal likelihood of being affected. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average for comparable areas, reflecting Spalding’s relatively low crime profile. The population context further highlights the area’s safety: with 35,148 residents, the crime rate remains well below the national benchmark, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives. However, the stark contrast in bicycle theft—100% above the UK average—remains an outlier that warrants closer examination, especially given the town’s reliance on cycling for transport and recreation.