Deeping St James Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Deeping St James’ crime rate in December 2025 stood at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, a figure 75.7% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marked disparity underscores the area’s unique position as a built-up rural community with a historically low incidence of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30% of all recorded crimes, were 81% below the UK average, the most significant gap across all categories. This anomaly may be attributed to the area’s small population and the absence of major urban centres or nightlife hubs that typically drive such offences. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was also 68% below the UK average, suggesting a broader pattern of low-level conflict resolution within the community. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, dark evenings, and the temporary absence of some residents during the holiday period—likely contributed to the overall decline in crime, though public order offences saw a notable increase. This contrast highlights the combination of local factors, such as community engagement and the physical environment, which may help explain why Deeping St James consistently reports crime rates far below national benchmarks. The data also reveals a shift in crime mix, with property crimes (2 incidents) remaining relatively rare compared to violent crimes (3), a trend that diverges from typical UK patterns where property crime often dominates. This could reflect the area’s lack of high-value assets or commercial activity that might attract such offences. Overall, the December figures reinforce that Deeping St James operates within a distinct crime profile, one shaped by its geographical isolation, limited economic activity, and strong local social networks.

December 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with public order offences and shoplifting both surging by 100% compared to the previous month, despite the overall rate falling sharply. This increase in specific categories may partly reflect the seasonal dynamics of the holiday period, when local businesses and public spaces experience heightened activity during festive events. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 76.9% from November’s 13 incidents to just 3 in December, a drop consistent with the closure of schools and the reduced presence of younger demographics during the Christmas break. The breakdown of crime types also reveals that anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20% of all incidents, remained 68% below the UK average. This suggests that local initiatives or community structures may be effective in mitigating such incidents. For residents, the data underscores that while the overall rate is exceptionally low, vigilance around public order issues—such as noise disturbances or anti-social gatherings—remains necessary during the festive season.

December 2025 saw a 61.5% decline in Deeping St James’ crime rate compared to the previous month, falling from 4.5 to 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This sharp reduction aligns with the seasonal pattern of reduced foot traffic during the holiday period, when many homes are unoccupied and retail spaces operate shorter hours. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the month, a figure that underscores the low baseline of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 582 residents, a rate that highlights the relative safety of the community. This figure is particularly striking when compared to the UK average, where residents face significantly higher exposure to crime. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that Deeping St James’ low crime rate is not an isolated anomaly but a consistent feature of its social and geographical context, where community cohesion and sparse population density likely contribute to the reduced likelihood of criminal incidents.