Deeping St James Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Deeping St James during August 2024 reveals a distinct profile shaped by the area’s character as a small built-up community within South Kesteven. With a total crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents—68.3% below the UK average—the area’s crime picture is dominated by violence and sexual offences (33.3% of all crimes) and vehicle crime (20.0%). This balance suggests a combination of local social dynamics and environmental factors influencing criminal activity. The prevalence of violence and sexual offences, despite being 67% below the UK average for that category, may reflect the area’s limited public spaces and the concentration of incidents in specific locations such as local parks or community centres. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s elevated rate—11% above the UK average—could be attributed to the presence of unsecured vehicles in residential areas during the summer, when temporary visitors or local residents may leave vehicles unlocked. The seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month further complicates the picture: while the influx of transient populations might typically increase certain crime types, the data shows a marked decline in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, likely due to the temporary absence of regular residents. This interplay between local stability and seasonal flux underscores the need for targeted community engagement strategies to maintain the area’s current safety profile. The low overall crime rate, coupled with the relatively even distribution between property and violent crimes, suggests that Deeping St James is a community where crime prevention efforts have had a measurable impact, though the small number of incidents makes it challenging to identify consistent patterns without long-term data.

August 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns within Deeping St James, with three categories experiencing 100% increases compared to the previous month: drugs, public order, and vehicle crime. This surge in drug-related incidents, which rose from 0 to 2 cases, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased social gatherings during the summer. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both fell sharply, by 85.7% and 80.0% respectively, suggesting a possible reduction in local disturbances as the area’s population temporarily thinned during the holiday period. The balance between property and violent crimes remained relatively even, with each category contributing 33.3% of the total. Vehicle crime in the area—3 cases at 0.5 per 1,000—was 11% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the presence of unsecured vehicles in residential zones during August. This contrast with the UK average highlights the unique local dynamics influencing crime trends in this built-up area.

The crime rate in Deeping St James for August 2024 stood at 2.6 per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 28.5% decrease compared to the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in small built-up areas during peak holiday months, where transient populations and reduced local activity may temporarily suppress certain crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this community. When scaled to the local population of 5,821, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 388 residents—a figure that highlights the low frequency of criminal activity relative to the size of the area. This statistic provides a clear snapshot of the area’s safety profile, offering residents a tangible measure of how often crime impacts their immediate surroundings compared to other regions.