Bourne Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Bourne's built-up area within South Kesteven recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, marking a 26.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure places the area firmly in the safer tier of UK crime statistics, though the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48.4% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.5%) and shoplifting (12.1%). The dominance of violent crime is striking, particularly given the winter season, which typically sees a reduction in outdoor activity and a shift toward indoor spaces. This pattern may be influenced by the area's demographic profile, which includes a mix of residential and commercial zones where interpersonal conflicts can escalate quickly. The seasonal context of February—a month marked by low outdoor engagement and the pre-spring lull—may have contributed to the persistence of violent crime, as social interactions are concentrated in confined spaces. However, the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.3 per 1,000) was only marginally lower than Bourne's rate (2.3 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors, rather than seasonal trends alone, play a significant role. The relatively low incidence of property crimes, particularly burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000), both well below the UK average, points to effective local measures or a naturally lower risk environment. Nevertheless, the 150% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average (which reports zero incidents) raises questions about unmet security needs in specific areas, such as university campuses or commuter hubs. These figures highlight the importance of maintaining situational awareness, particularly in zones where anti-social behaviour and violence remain concentrated.

February 2026 saw notable spikes in 'other crime' and 'drugs' offences, both surging by 100% compared to the previous month. This jump, from zero to four and zero to two incidents respectively, indicates a sudden shift in criminal activity that may be linked to unseasonal factors or localized events. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates dropped by 45% (from 20 to 11), a decline consistent with the pre-spring lull in retail activity typical of February. Violent crimes, however, remained the dominant category, making up 48.4% of all reported incidents—slightly below the UK average for this category. The 3% increase in shoplifting rates compared to the UK average suggests that while overall retail crime is lower in Bourne, specific outlets may be experiencing targeted activity. Residents should remain cautious, particularly in areas where anti-social behaviour—though down 12% from the UK average—still accounts for 16.5% of all crimes.

Bourne's crime rate in February 2026 rose slightly to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 2.4% increase from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This shift, though modest, underscores the volatility of crime patterns in built-up areas where local factors can rapidly influence statistics. On a daily basis, the area experiences approximately three crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the seasonal context of February—a time when outdoor activity diminishes and indoor gatherings increase. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents, a rate that places Bourne among the safer areas in the UK, where the average is 6.4 per 1,000. This monthly exposure metric provides residents with a tangible sense of risk, though it does not account for the distribution of crime types or their severity. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate remains low, localized spikes in specific categories—such as the 100% increase in 'other crime'—warrant attention. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing vigilance and community engagement to address emerging trends before they escalate.