Baston Crime Rate

Baston is an exceptionally safe urban settlement with an overall crime rate of 15.1 per 1,000 people, which is far below the UK average of 93.1. The area holds an impressive safety score of 96/100. Over the past year, crime has decreased significantly by 30.0%, indicating a strong downward trend in local activity. This analysis provides a detailed breakdown of the types of crime most common in Baston and compares the area to its neighbours in South Kesteven to help residents and visitors stay informed.

In Baston, violence and sexual offences are the most common crime type, representing 50.0% of all reported incidents. Anti-social behaviour follows at 14.3%, with vehicle crime, criminal damage, and burglary each accounting for 7.1%. The overall property crime rate—which includes burglary, vehicle crime, and theft—is 4.3 per 1,000 residents. Burglary specifically accounts for 7.1% of the total, which is a notable factor in the local property crime landscape. For homeowners, this suggests that while overall crime is extremely low, maintaining robust home security is still important to deter opportunistic offences.

Baston has seen a significant 30.0% decrease in crime over the past year, indicating a strong downward trend. Monthly data reveals a peak in August 2025, with the crime rate reaching 2.7 per 1,000 people. Other active months include June and September (both 2.2). The lowest crime levels were recorded in November 2024, March, and July (all 0.5). This trend suggests that crime in the area is generally decreasing, with occasional spikes in the summer.

How To Keep Safe in Baston

Violence and sexual offences are the most frequently reported crime type in Baston. To stay safe, consider these practical tips:

• Be aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone at night, and try to stick to well-lit paths and main roads.
• Ensure your home is securely locked, particularly in the afternoon when burglary accounts for 40% of local crime.
• Report any incidents of anti-social behaviour to the local policing team to help them allocate resources effectively.
• Keep vehicles securely locked and avoid leaving valuables on display, as vehicle crime is a notable local issue overnight.

The timing of crime in Baston shows distinct patterns throughout the day. Morning hours see a mix of burglary, theft, and vehicle crime. Afternoon activity is heavily dominated by burglary, which accounts for 40% of incidents. Evening activity is more focused on miscellaneous 'other' offences (37%), while burglary remains significant at 31%. Most notably, vehicle crime becomes the primary concern overnight, making up 46% of all recorded incidents between midnight and 6am. This suggests that while burglary is a daytime risk, vehicles are more vulnerable during the quietest hours.

Baston is significantly safer than nearby Market Deeping, which has a higher crime rate of 54.0 per 1,000 people. It is also safer than Thurlby (39.4) and Langtoft (20.6). However, it experiences more crime than the very small nearby village of Greatford, which reported 0.0 crimes per 1,000 people. This suggests that Baston sits in a regional pocket where it is safer than larger nearby settlements while remaining extremely safe by national standards.

With burglary and vehicle crime being notable concerns in Baston, especially during the afternoon and night respectively, residents should consider proactive security measures. Traditional security cameras often only provide a record of an event after it has happened. scOS provides a different approach by focusing on prevention. Using AI to monitor boundaries, scOS can identify potential intruders before they attempt a break-in or vehicle-related offence. Given that burglary accounts for 40% of incidents in the afternoon and vehicle crime makes up 46% of night-time incidents, having a system that can autonomously activate deterrents like lights and speakers when a threat is detected is invaluable. Moving from reactive recording to proactive protection can stop a crime before it occurs.