Deeping St James Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 marked a continuation of Deeping St James’ low crime profile, with an overall rate of 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents—68% below the UK average of 7.5. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, though the crime mix reveals nuanced patterns. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, accounted for 28.6% of all reported incidents, yet these were 73% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 21.4%, also significantly below the national rate. The property crime category, while lower in volume (3 incidents), included vehicle crime and criminal damage, both of which were below the UK average. This balance between violent and property crimes—violent slightly outnumbering property—suggests a combination of local factors. Seasonal influences, such as the darkening evenings of November and the timing of Bonfire Night, may have contributed to the prevalence of certain offences. However, the overall low rate points to systemic factors, such as a compact built-up area with potentially strong community cohesion, which may act as a natural deterrent to crime. The absence of major spikes in any category, despite the 100% increase in ‘other crime,’ further reinforces the idea that Deeping St James remains a low-risk environment compared to broader UK trends.

November 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime doubling to two incidents and other crime surging from zero to four. These increases, while notable, were offset by an 80% drop in criminal damage and arson, which fell from five to one. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifted: violent crimes (four) slightly outnumbered property crimes (three), though the overall rate remained exceptionally low. This mix may reflect seasonal influences, such as dark evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night, which could have heightened concerns around public safety. Meanwhile, the category of ‘other crime’—which was 438% above the UK average—suggests the presence of unclassified or niche incidents. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime may prompt closer attention to parking practices, especially during periods of high foot traffic like Black Friday. Conversely, the sharp decline in criminal damage and arson could indicate effective local deterrents or a natural seasonal lull in such activities.

Deeping St James recorded 14 crimes in November 2023, a 26.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline underscores a continued trend of low crime levels, with the monthly crime rate remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly zero crimes per day, reflecting a rare combination of low volume and high safety. When scaled to the population of 5,821, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 416 residents—a statistic that highlights the area’s relative security. This figure, while low, must be contextualised within the broader framework of local dynamics. The built-up nature of Deeping St James, with its compact layout and likely strong community networks, may contribute to such low exposure. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily comparison means these figures should be interpreted as local benchmarks rather than absolute measures. The contrast between Deeping St James and the UK average—where crime rates are typically much higher—suggests that factors such as demographic composition, local policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions may play a role in maintaining this low crime profile.