Bourne Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne's July 2025 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents places it 37.2% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant disparities between this built-up area and the national picture. This rate, which reflects a relatively safe environment compared to the UK, is shaped by the dominance of violence and sexual offences (46.2% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month characterised by school holidays, increased tourism, and outdoor events that may contribute to higher levels of public interaction and associated risks. While violent crime remains the most prevalent category, its rate of 2.5 per 1,000 is 18% below the UK average, suggesting local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may play a role in moderating such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average by 23%, may be influenced by the transient nature of summer visitors and the associated pressures on local resources. The relatively low rates of property crimes (19 incidents) and the absence of significant spikes in theft-related categories indicate a broader stability in crime trends, which contrasts with the UK's generally higher prevalence of property offences. This contrast underscores the importance of contextual factors, such as Bourne's likely rural or semi-rural character within South Kesteven, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime while amplifying others linked to human activity. The data further highlights that crimes like shoplifting and burglary are exceptionally rare, with rates 85% and 63% below the UK average respectively, reflecting the area's smaller population, lower foot traffic, or effective local deterrents.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends within Bourne, with vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson both experiencing 200% increases compared to the previous month. This surge, from 1 to 3 incidents and 2 to 6 incidents respectively, may be linked to the heightened summer activity, including festivals and outdoor events that could have increased vehicle presence or created environments conducive to vandalism. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 22.6% (from 31 to 24), suggesting that targeted interventions or seasonal dynamics may have temporarily reduced these categories. The violent crime rate, while still the most common category, remained 18% below the UK average at 2.5 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the area's relative safety in this domain. Anti-social behaviour, despite its significant drop, still contributed 23.1% of all crimes, a proportion 23% below the UK average, indicating that while the absolute number has decreased, the category remains a focal point for local authorities. Other notable data points include the complete absence of robbery in June, which rose to 2 incidents in July—a 100% increase—reflecting the complexities of transient populations during peak tourist periods. These fluctuations underscore the need for ongoing analysis to understand how seasonal and demographic factors interact with local crime patterns.

Bourne's July 2025 crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents represents a 16.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 4.6 per 1,000, a rise that may be attributed to the summer season's typical patterns of increased social activity and tourism. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents during peak hours or events. When scaled to the local population of 19,291, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 185 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in the area. This figure, when considered alongside the UK's average of 8.6 per 1,000, underscores Bourne's continued position as a relatively low-crime environment. However, the 16.9% month-on-month increase raises questions about whether temporary factors—such as the timing of local festivals or the influx of summer visitors—may have temporarily elevated crime levels. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the importance of context: while the absolute number of crimes is low, the relative change compared to the previous month suggests that local conditions, such as the availability of public spaces or the density of transient populations, may have played a role. Residents may find it useful to note that the 1-in-185 figure is a monthly aggregate, meaning that the likelihood of encountering a crime on any given day is significantly lower, and that the overall rate remains well below the UK average.