Deeping St James Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Deeping St James’ crime rate in February 2025 stood at 2.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 68.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark deviation underscores the area’s markedly safer environment compared to national trends. Anti-social behaviour accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (33.3%), followed by violence and sexual offences (25.0%) and vehicle crime (16.7%). These figures reflect a pattern where non-violent, low-level incidents dominate the crime profile, a trend consistent with smaller built-up areas where community dynamics may suppress more severe offences. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the subdued crime levels, though the exact interplay between environmental factors and local reporting practices remains unclear. Property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime, while relatively rare, showed significant month-on-month increases, suggesting potential shifts in criminal focus during this period. This contrast with the overall low rates of violent crime highlights the complex relationship between population density, local infrastructure, and crime typologies in this part of South Kesteven. The area’s low crime rate may also be influenced by its rural-adjacent setting, where limited commercial activity and dispersed residential patterns could reduce opportunities for certain types of offences.

February 2025 marked a 100% increase in burglary and vehicle crime compared to January, with both categories rising from 0 to 1 and 1 to 2 incidents respectively. These spikes contrast with declines in other areas, including a 50% reduction in criminal damage and arson, and a 40% drop in violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, the most prevalent crime type, remained 28% below the UK average at 0.7 per 1,000, while violence and sexual offences were 79% below the national rate. This divergence highlights the area’s unique crime profile, where property-related offences are underrepresented compared to violent crimes. Residents should note that while overall crime remains low, the doubling of burglary and vehicle crime may indicate shifting patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during colder months or changes in local transport usage.

February 2025 saw a 25.1% decrease in Deeping St James’ crime rate compared to the previous month, falling from 2.8 to 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, where reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may contribute to lower crime visibility. Daily crime figures show an average of 0 crimes per day in February, highlighting the area’s consistently low crime levels relative to its population of 5,821. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 485 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While this monthly exposure is far below national averages, localised factors—such as the community’s small size and proximity to rural landscapes—may further dilute crime rates compared to larger urban centres. This context suggests that Deeping St James’ low crime profile is not merely a function of population size but also reflects broader environmental and social dynamics unique to the area.