The question of how the crime rate in Deeping St James compares to Market Deeping is a common one, and the answer is quite revealing. Deeping St James, classified as a Built-Up Area (BUA) within South Kesteven, exhibits a considerably lower crime rate than Market Deeping.
Specifically, Deeping St James has a crime rate of 35.2 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is considerably lower than the UK average of 91.6 incidents per 1,000 residents. Market Deeping, on the other hand, reports a crime rate of 56.0 incidents per 1,000 residents. This places Market Deeping’s crime rate above both the UK average and that of Deeping St James.
To provide further context, neighbouring areas also display varying crime rates. Northborough reports a crime rate of 31.6 per 1,000, Maxey records 48.5 per 1,000, and Glinton experiences a significantly higher rate of 86.3 per 1,000. These figures highlight the localised nature of crime rates and demonstrate that generalizations about entire regions can be misleading.
Furthermore, Deeping St James's safety score is impressively high, registering at 92 out of 100, compared to the UK average of 79. This strong safety score reinforces the observation of a lower crime rate and suggests a greater sense of security for residents. While crime statistics offer a valuable insight, it's important to remember they represent reported incidents and don't always capture the full picture of community safety. However, the data clearly indicates that Deeping St James demonstrates a safer environment when compared to Market Deeping and the national average.