Deeping St James Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Deeping St James recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, a figure that places the area 56.3% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area’s character as a small, built-up settlement within South Kesteven, where crime patterns often differ from larger urban centres. The most prevalent crimes were anti-social behaviour (44.4% of total incidents) and violence and sexual offences (38.9%). These figures reflect a localised trend where anti-social behaviour, though significantly above the UK average for this category, dominates the crime profile. This contrast with the UK-wide prevalence of violence suggests that community-specific factors, such as seasonal dynamics or local social interactions, may influence crime patterns. February, as a winter month with low outdoor activity, typically sees a pre-spring lull in crime, yet the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour indicates a departure from this trend. The absence of property crimes, which accounted for only 2 incidents, further diverges from typical patterns in similar areas, where property-related offences are more common. This anomaly may be linked to the area’s demographic profile or the seasonal timing, though further analysis is required to confirm. The overall crime rate, while increased from the previous month, remains well below the national benchmark, highlighting the area’s generally low risk profile despite recent fluctuations.

February 2024 saw a 300% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 8 incidents. This spike, coupled with 100% increases in criminal damage and arson and other theft, points to a marked shift in the crime profile. The breakdown reveals that anti-social behaviour now constitutes 44.4% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 1.1 per 1,000. Conversely, violence and sexual offences. of crimes, remain 52% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This divergence underscores a localised pattern where anti-social behaviour dominates, contrasting with national trends where violence is more prevalent. Residents should be particularly aware of the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour, which may be linked to seasonal factors or community-specific dynamics. The absence of property crimes, with only 2 reported, highlights a shift towards non-property-related offences, a trend that diverges from typical crime patterns in similar areas.

Deeping St James recorded a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, marking a 99.4% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000. This surge, while significant, remains far below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing the area 56.3% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 29-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects a notable uptick compared to January. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 323 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime in this small built-up area. This monthly exposure rate, when contextualised against the population of 5,821, illustrates that the majority of residents remain unaffected by crime, though the sharp month-on-month rise suggests a need for vigilance in specific areas. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with the increase, the overall risk to individuals remains minimal compared to broader UK trends.