Deeping St James Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Deeping St James for August 2023 reveals a stark dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 72.2% of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.6 per 1,000), where the area’s rate of 2.2 per 1,000 is 17% lower. Property crimes, including burglary and theft, remained minimal, with only three incidents recorded—just 16.7% of total crimes. This low property crime rate aligns with the area’s status as a small built-up area within South Kesteven, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for such offences. The single bicycle theft in August, however, was 122% above the UK average for this category. Seasonal factors may play a role in the crime profile: August, as a peak holiday month, could have increased transient populations or left homes unoccupied, heightening risks for certain crimes. However, the overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000—61.7% below the UK average—suggests that local conditions, such as low population density and strong community ties, may act as protective factors. The balance of violent to property crimes also reflects the area’s character, where social interactions and limited nightlife may drive higher rates of interpersonal conflict compared to more urban centres. This pattern is consistent with smaller rural or semi-rural areas where personal disputes often outnumber commercial crimes.

August 2023 marked a sharp increase in violent crimes, which accounted for 72.2% of all reported incidents—up 116.7% from July. This surge, from six to 13 cases, contrasts with a 33.3% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from three to two incidents. While property crimes remained minimal (three total), the single bicycle theft in August was 122% above the UK average for this category. Violent crimes in the area are 17% below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.6 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors may mitigate violence despite the month-on-month rise. The increase in criminal damage and arson (+100%) and bicycle theft (+100%) from zero to two and one cases, respectively, highlights emerging trends that may warrant closer attention. Residents may find the 38.6% monthly rise in overall crime rate noteworthy, though the area’s overall rate remains significantly below national levels.

The crime rate in Deeping St James rose by 38.6% in August 2023 compared to the previous month, moving from 2.2 to 3.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its small population of 5,821. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 323 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population, this translates to a monthly exposure rate that is 61.7% below the UK average, underscoring the area’s position as a low-crime environment despite the recent upward trend. The increase in violent crimes, which rose by 116.7% compared to July, contrasts with the overall stability of property-related offences, which remained minimal. This suggests that local factors—such as seasonal changes in activity patterns or transient populations—may have influenced the shift in crime types during the month.