Deeping St James Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Deeping St James recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, a figure that is 62.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, a characteristic that aligns with its small, built-up nature within South Kesteven. The most frequently reported crimes were violence and sexual offences (5 cases, 35.7% of total), followed by public order (2 cases, 14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (2 cases, 14.3%). These figures reflect a balance between personal safety concerns and community-level disruptions, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. Seasonal factors likely play a role in shaping these patterns, as February—a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—often correlates with lower crime rates. However, the data also reveals nuanced shifts: while violent crime remains a focal point, the absence of shoplifting or vehicle crime compared to the UK average suggests that local characteristics, such as a compact community and limited retail or industrial presence, may contribute to this divergence. The low rate of other theft (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) further supports the idea that Deeping St James’s crime profile is shaped by its unique geographic and demographic context, where economic activity and population density are minimal compared to larger urban centres.

February 2026 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with public order offences increasing by 100% (from 0 to 2 cases) and other crime also doubling (from 0 to 2 cases). This uptick in public order incidents, while modest in absolute terms, suggests a potential shift in community dynamics during the winter season. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour and other theft decreased by 50% each, possibly reflecting the seasonal lull in outdoor activity and reduced social interactions. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 35.7% of all reported crimes, but their rate of 0.9 per 1,000 is 61% below the UK average for this category. The rate of other crime in Deeping St James is 100% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, underscoring a unique local pattern that warrants further scrutiny. Residents should be particularly aware of the 100% increase in public order offences, which may indicate emerging challenges in maintaining community harmony during colder months.

Deeping St James recorded a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, a 33.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of winter, when outdoor activity typically wanes and community interactions shift indoors. Daily crime statistics for the month show an average of 0 crimes per day, reflecting the low overall rate and reinforcing the area’s status as one of the safest in the UK. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 416 residents, a figure that, when scaled to the population of 5,821, illustrates the minimal monthly exposure for individuals living in the area. This statistic places Deeping St James in stark contrast to national trends, where the UK average crime rate is 6.4 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area’s exceptional safety record, though residents should remain vigilant to the specific increases in public order and other crime categories noted in the monthly breakdown.