Deeping St James Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Deeping St James during October 2023, accounting for 31.6% of reported incidents—though this rate remains 63% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 for the area is 58.8% lower than the national average of 8.0 per 1,000, a disparity that positions Deeping St James as a safer built-up area within South Kesteven. This low rate may be influenced by the area’s character as a small, possibly rural or semi-rural community, where lower population density and stronger social cohesion can mitigate criminal activity. Seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings in October and the proximity to Halloween may have contributed to the 400% increase in criminal damage and arson. Meanwhile, the dominance of property-related crimes—comprising 68.4% of total incidents (10 out of 19)—suggests that theft and vandalism are persistent concerns, even if they are not the most severe category. The balance between violent and property crimes reflects a pattern consistent with smaller communities, where property offences often outnumber violent crimes due to limited opportunities for high-risk interactions. This dynamic is further reinforced by the 43% increase in criminal damage and arson compared to the UK average, indicating a localised trend that merits closer attention. The relatively low rates of public order offences and vehicle crime, which are 66% and 62% below the UK average respectively, may be linked to the area’s limited nightlife and transportation infrastructure, which reduce opportunities for such crimes. Overall, the crime picture in October 2023 illustrates a community where property-related issues are more prevalent than violent crime, a trend that aligns with the characteristics of a small, low-density built-up area.

October saw a 400% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to five incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween or increased property maintenance during the autumn. Public order and vehicle crime each doubled, with one incident recorded in each category, suggesting potential shifts in community activity or enforcement priorities. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, possibly indicating improved community engagement or targeted interventions. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common crime category at 31.6% of total incidents, decreased by 14.3% from seven to six cases, a drop that contrasts with the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category is 63% below the national average, underscoring the area’s generally low violent crime profile. Residents may find the 58.8% gap from the UK average particularly relevant, as it highlights the relative safety of the built-up area compared to larger, more densely populated regions.

The crime rate in Deeping St James rose by 46.2% from 2.2 per 1,000 in the previous month to 3.3 per 1,000 in October 2023. This increase, though significant, remains 58.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day during October, a figure that reflects the small population of 5,821 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 306 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. While the rise in crime rate may suggest heightened activity in certain categories, the overall figure still places Deeping St James among the safer areas nationally. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, showing that the likelihood of encountering a crime is relatively low compared to larger urban centres where rates are significantly higher. The population context further highlights how localised factors—such as community size and density—can influence crime statistics in ways that differ from broader national trends.