Deeping St James Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Deeping St James, a built-up area within South Kesteven, recorded a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents in July 2023—73.5% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s status as a relatively safe environment compared to the national picture. The crime profile reveals a mix of violent and non-violent incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 46.2% of total crimes (six incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (three incidents, 23.1%). These figures are consistent with the area’s low-density character, where limited commercial and social activity may reduce opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors likely influenced the profile: July, a peak summer month with schools out and tourism in full swing, may have shifted community patterns. The absence of property crimes (only one incident) further distinguishes this area from urban centres, where property-related offences are more common. Violence and sexual offences in Deeping St James are 64% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 65% below the national rate. This suggests that local governance, community engagement, or geographic isolation may contribute to the area’s crime profile. However, the increase in possession of weapons (100% month-on-month) raises questions about specific local dynamics, though the small numbers mean this remains a minor concern in the broader context. The low crime rate, combined with the area’s rural character, positions Deeping St James as an outlier in the UK crime profile, where higher rates are typically associated with densely populated regions.

July 2023 saw a 33.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from nine to six incidents. This reduction aligns with seasonal factors, as summer holidays and festivals may have shifted community activity away from high-risk environments. Conversely, possession of weapons increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents—a statistically significant shift that deserves closer attention. Public order offences also doubled, moving from zero to one, though this remains a small figure in the context of the area’s overall crime profile. Violence and sexual offences in Deeping St James are 64% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s distinct safety profile. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000, is 65% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting community cohesion may play a role in mitigating such incidents. These patterns contrast with the national trend, where violent crime rates are typically higher in urban areas with denser populations.

Deeping St James recorded a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, marking a 43.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This sustained decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as the area’s low population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to fewer opportunities for crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 448 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.42 crimes per day, though this is a local calculation specific to Deeping St James and cannot be directly compared to UK-wide figures. The population context further highlights the scale: with 5,821 residents, the area’s crime statistics translate to a manageable monthly exposure for residents, reinforcing the area’s position as a low-crime environment relative to the UK average. This pattern contrasts sharply with larger urban centres, where higher population density and commercial activity often correlate with elevated crime rates.