Deeping St James Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 saw an unexpected rise in three previously unreported crime categories in Deeping St James, marking a significant shift in the area’s crime profile. Other crime, possession of weapons, and public order offences each recorded their first incidents this month, a development that contrasts with the 50% drop in violence and sexual offences compared to April. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—60.7% below the UK average—remains a testament to the area’s generally low crime environment, though the emergence of these new categories introduces complexity. Anti-social behaviour (31.6% of all incidents) dominated the crime breakdown, yet it still fell 31% below the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic. Seasonal factors, including longer evenings and bank holidays, may have contributed to increased social activity, potentially influencing anti-social behaviour rates. Meanwhile, vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) was the only category slightly above the UK average, though this may reflect the area’s small population and limited data points. The contrast between the stability of violent crime and the sudden appearance of new offences highlights the need to consider both persistent patterns and emerging trends when assessing safety in this rural built-up area.

The most striking shift in May 2024 was the emergence of three previously unreported crime categories—other crime, possession of weapons, and public order—each increasing by 100% from zero to one incident. This contrasts sharply with a 50% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from eight to four cases. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime type (31.6% of total incidents), though it still fell 31% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) was the only category exceeding the UK average by 6%, a slight anomaly in an otherwise consistently low-crime environment. For residents, the absence of reported violent crimes during the month offers a tangible reassurance of safety, even as the introduction of new offence types signals the need for continued vigilance.

Deeping St James’ crime rate in May 2024 (3.3 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 5.2% decrease from April’s 3.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day over the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the presence of three new categories (other crime, possession of weapons, and public order) reported for the first time in May. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 306 residents—a statistic that, when contextualized with the area’s population of 5,821, highlights the low probability of encountering crime in everyday life. This aligns with the broader pattern of Deeping St James consistently recording rates well below the UK average, though the emergence of previously unreported crime types suggests potential shifts in local dynamics that warrant further observation.