Deeping St James Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Deeping St James’ crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in July 2024 places it 57.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile. The top three crime types—anti-social behaviour (7 incidents, 33.3% of total), violence and sexual offences (6 incidents, 28.6%), and criminal damage and arson (5 incidents, 23.8%)—illustrate a community grappling with concentrated issues in public order and property-related offences. These patterns may be influenced by seasonal dynamics: July, as a peak summer month, typically sees increased foot traffic, social gatherings, and outdoor events, all of which can contribute to anti-social behaviour and vandalism. The relatively low rate of violent crime compared to the UK average (65% below) suggests that the area’s built-up character, likely smaller in scale than urban centres, may mitigate some risk factors associated with violence. However, the surge in criminal damage and arson—43% above the UK average—raises questions about potential local factors, such as community tensions or the impact of temporary events. The overall crime rate, though low, reflects a balance between the area’s inherent safety and the challenges posed by seasonal fluctuations in activity and population movement.

July 2024 witnessed a dramatic surge in specific crime categories, with violence and sexual offences rising by 500% compared to June, increasing from one to six incidents. This spike, though extreme, still places the category 65% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Similarly, criminal damage and arson jumped by 400%, moving from one to five incidents, a rate 43% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Burglary also doubled, with one incident reported in July after none in June, though it remains 35% below the UK average. The shift in crime mix is striking: violent crimes now account for 28.6% of all incidents, compared to property crimes’ 33.3%, a reversal of previous trends. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident per day offers a tangible measure of the area’s current risk level. These figures suggest a temporary spike in certain categories, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during festivals or the summer holiday period.

Deeping St James recorded 21 crimes in July 2024, marking a 75.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This rise, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,821 residents. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 277 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. Comparing this to the UK context, Deeping St James’ overall rate is 57.1% below the national average, a gap that highlights the area’s distinct crime profile. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, even with the month-on-month increase, the area remains significantly safer than the national average. This contrast may be partly explained by the area’s small size, limited urban density, and seasonal factors such as the summer holiday period, which can influence crime patterns in different ways than in larger cities.