Deeping St James Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Deeping St James’ crime picture in October 2025, accounting for 57.1% of all reported crimes. With a total crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 68.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast to larger urban centres where violent crime rates are often double or triple this figure. The dominance of violent crime here is likely influenced by the area’s small, built-up parish status, where interpersonal conflicts and limited anonymity may contribute to higher reporting rates for such offences. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role, as the transition to darker evenings in October—coupled with Halloween—may have increased opportunities for incidents involving alcohol or unlit pathways. However, the overall low rate of crime, particularly in property-related categories, suggests that the area’s compact size and community cohesion may act as deterrents to burglary and theft. Anti-social behaviour, while still a concern, fell by 60.0% compared to the previous month, and remains 76% below the UK average for this category. The relatively low prevalence of property crimes, such as burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.2 per 1,000), further reinforces the idea that Deeping St James is a place where community policing and local networks may play a significant role in reducing crime. This profile aligns with the area’s character as a small, rural built-up area with limited commercial activity, where crime is more likely to be driven by personal disputes than large-scale economic factors.

October 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with violence and sexual offences increasing by 14.3% compared to September, despite remaining 47% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category accounted for 57.1% of all crimes, underscoring its dominance in the local crime profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 60.0%, reflecting a 76% gap below the UK average for this category. The most significant month-on-month increases were in criminal damage and arson (+100%), burglary (+100%), and violence and sexual offences (+14.3%), though these remain well below national benchmarks. For residents, the data highlights that while violent crime has risen slightly, the overall rate is still exceptionally low, with no single category exceeding the UK average. The increase in criminal damage and arson may be linked to Halloween activities, though this remains a hypothesis requiring further observation.

Deeping St James’ crime rate in October 2025 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 33.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with crime levels 68.8% below the national average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a stark contrast to larger urban centres where daily crime figures often exceed 10. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 416 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in a community of 5,821 people. When scaled to the local population, this means that the likelihood of encountering crime here is significantly lower than in areas with higher population densities, where crime rates are often driven by factors like overcrowding or limited policing resources. The low daily and monthly exposure figures align with the area’s character as a small, built-up parish with limited commercial activity and a strong sense of community, which may contribute to lower rates of reported crime.