Deeping St James Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 5,821, the 20 crimes reported in April 2024 equate to one incident for every 291 residents, illustrating a low overall crime frequency in Deeping St James. The area’s crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents is 55.8% below the UK average of 7.7, highlighting its position as a relatively safe built-up area within South Kesteven. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of total incidents (8 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (30%, 6 cases) and other theft (15%, 3 cases). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues rather than property-related crimes, which may be influenced by the area’s character as a small, possibly rural-adjacent community with limited commercial or industrial activity. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter celebrations and spring weather—may have contributed to increased outdoor activity, affecting crime patterns. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes such as burglary or vehicle theft indicates that the area’s low population density and limited public spaces may act as natural deterrents. The UK comparison underscores that Deeping St James consistently experiences crime at a fraction of the national average, a trend that may be reinforced by its geographical isolation from major urban centres and the likely presence of community-oriented policing or informal social controls.

April 2024 saw notable increases in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime rising by 100% from zero to two incidents. This jump could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased travel during the Easter period or changes in local parking patterns. Other theft also rose by 50%, from two to three incidents, possibly reflecting heightened activity in retail or public spaces during the spring. Anti-social behaviour increased by 50% to six incidents, suggesting a potential correlation with the Easter holiday period or increased foot traffic in the area. Despite these rises, Deeping St James remains far below the UK average for most crime types: violence and sexual offences are 45% below the UK rate, while anti-social behaviour is 18% below. The balance of violent crimes (8) and property crimes (6) indicates a slight shift towards violent offences compared to previous months, though this remains within a low overall crime context. For residents, the 100% increase in vehicle crime may warrant attention to local parking security measures.

In April 2024, the crime rate in Deeping St James rose by 17.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.9 to 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents. While this increase may reflect seasonal patterns, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day in April, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 291 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 5,821, this monthly exposure underscores the area’s position as one of the safer communities within the UK. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Deeping St James experiences crime at a fraction of the national average, even with the recent upward trend. This contrast with the UK average is particularly notable given the area’s small size and likely low population density, which may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.