Bourne Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne's crime rate in June 2023 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 54.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This continued to reflect the area's status as a relatively safe built-up community within South Kesteven. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.7% of all crimes.5 per 1,000 was 49% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 20% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.8 per 1,000—46% below the national average. The seasonal context of June, marking the start of summer, may have influenced patterns: longer daylight hours and increased tourism could have contributed to the 100% rise in bicycle theft, though no direct link to local events was identified in the data. Other theft, which includes vehicle and shoplifting, also saw a 100% increase, suggesting potential gaps in security measures during warmer months. Conversely, public order offences—often linked to alcohol consumption—fell by 50%, due to seasonal shifts in social activity or enforcement priorities. These trends align with Bourne's historical profile as a low-crime area, where property-related crimes dominate over violent incidents, a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas lacking major urban centres' density.

June 2023 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft and drug-related incidents compared to May, with both rising from zero to two reported cases. This sharp rise, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the 5.7% overall rate increase. Meanwhile, public order offences dropped by 50%, from six to three, suggesting a shift in crime mix toward property-related issues. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 38.7% of all crimes, yet they still occurred at a rate 49% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The 100% rise in other theft—a category that includes vehicle and shoplifting—suggests potential vulnerabilities in unsecured property, though no specific locations were identified in the data. Residents may find the 50% reduction in public order offences, which often involve alcohol-related incidents, particularly notable during the summer season.

Bourne's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 5.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.7 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight increase, while statistically significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 257 residents, highlighting the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 19,291, this monthly exposure underscores the area's safety compared to national benchmarks. The shift in crime mix between May and June—particularly the 100% rise in bicycle theft and drugs—suggests seasonal or situational factors may be influencing patterns from this data alone. These figures remain consistent with Bourne's historical position as a low-crime area within South Kesteven.