Deeping St James Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Deeping St James’ crime profile in August 2025 reveals a distinct mix of offences that diverges from typical urban patterns. The area’s crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents—79% below the UK average—reflects a community where anti-social behaviour dominates, accounting for 60% of all reported crimes. This is followed by other theft, criminal damage and arson, and vehicle crime, each contributing 10% to the total. The prevalence of anti-social behaviour, while significant, remains 32% below the UK average, a statistic that aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up area within South Kesteven, where community cohesion and local policing likely play a role in curbing more severe incidents. The absence of violent crime in the top three categories is striking, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences. This suggests that the area’s low population density and limited nightlife infrastructure may contribute to the rarity of violent incidents. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the crime mix: August, as a peak holiday month, may drive anti-social behaviour through increased transient populations and the presence of holidaymakers, while the same period sees a reduction in violent crime due to fewer evening events and lower foot traffic in public spaces. The low rate of vehicle crime, despite a 100% increase from July, remains 49% below the UK average, indicating that local measures such as secure parking and community vigilance may be effective in deterring such offences. This balance of crime types illustrates a community where minor, non-violent incidents predominate, and where the broader socio-economic and geographic context of Deeping St James likely shapes the nature and frequency of reported crimes.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from three to six incidents. This surge, coupled with 100% increases in both other theft and vehicle crime, highlights a shift in the crime mix towards non-violent, low-level offences. The category of violence and sexual offences fell by 92.3% compared to July, dropping from 13 to one incident—a stark contrast to the 93% UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour in Deeping St James remains 32% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s small, tightly-knit community structure where public disorder is less prevalent. The absence of violent crime in the top three categories—despite a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour—suggests that local enforcement and community engagement efforts may be effectively mitigating more severe incidents. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential need for heightened awareness around car security during the summer holiday period.

The crime rate in Deeping St James for August 2025 fell by 50.0% compared to July, dropping from 3.4 to 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in smaller built-up areas during late summer months, where seasonal tourism shifts and reduced foot traffic in local amenities may contribute to lower incident reporting. On a daily basis, the area recorded no crimes over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 582 residents. This equates to a 1-in-582 chance of experiencing a crime in the course of the month, a statistic that reflects the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. When contextualised against the population of 5,821, the monthly rate underscores the rarity of incidents in a community where public spaces and private residences are largely unaffected by criminal activity. This stark contrast to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000 further highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies and the community’s inherent safety characteristics.