Deeping St James Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Deeping St James’ crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents. With a total of 20 crimes recorded, the area’s crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents places it 58% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. This low rate is particularly notable given the area’s built-up nature within South Kesteven, suggesting that local characteristics such as community cohesion, limited commercial density, or effective policing may play a role. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) are the most prevalent categories, each contributing 40% to the total. These figures are consistent with seasonal patterns typical of October, a month marked by darker evenings and the transition into winter, which can influence both crime types and reporting behaviours. While the overall rate remains low, the dominance of violence-related incidents—despite an 11.1% monthly decline—highlights the need for targeted strategies to address this category. The UK average for violence and sexual offences stands at 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Deeping St James’ rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 48% below the national benchmark, a significant achievement. However, anti-social behaviour’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 9% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000, indicating an area for improvement. The relatively low prevalence of property crimes—just one incident in October—further underscores the area’s unique position compared to larger urban centres where property crime often dominates. This pattern may be influenced by Deeping St James’ small population, limited retail presence, and the absence of high-density housing, all of which could reduce opportunities for theft or burglary. The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and Halloween approaching, may also contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, though this connection remains speculative without further data. Overall, the crime picture for Deeping St James in October 2024 illustrates a combination of low overall rates and specific challenges in addressing non-violent but disruptive incidents, a balance that reflects both the area’s strengths and areas for targeted action.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 700% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to eight over the month. This surge, while alarming, contrasts with an 11.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from nine to eight. The shift in crime mix highlights a growing emphasis on non-violent but disruptive incidents, a trend that may reflect seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. Public order offences also rose by 100%, doubling from one to two incidents, a change that could be linked to increased foot traffic during local events. Deeping St James’ violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively safe place. However, anti-social behaviour’s 9% above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000 suggests targeted interventions may be needed to address this category. For residents, the 700% jump in anti-social behaviour serves as a clear indicator of an emerging local challenge.

Deeping St James recorded a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, a 4.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with broader trends observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas during October, a month marked by shorter days and seasonal shifts. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low volume of incidents relative to its population of 5,821. When scaled to monthly exposure, this translates to one reported crime for every 291 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s comparatively low crime profile. This statistic is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average, where residents face a significantly higher monthly risk. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Deeping St James remains an outlier in terms of safety, with its crime rates consistently below national benchmarks. Local factors such as the area’s small size, limited commercial activity, and strong community cohesion may contribute to this pattern.