South Kesteven Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a district with a population of 147,151, South Kesteven reported 877 crimes in March 2023, equating to 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 21.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, a significant disparity that reflects the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and shoplifting (9.7%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically hold a larger share. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring with longer evenings—could influence patterns of violent crime, though the rate remains lower than the national average. South Kesteven’s relatively low overall crime rate may be partly explained by its mix of rural and semi-rural landscapes, which tend to have lower concentrations of high-risk environments like densely populated urban centres. However, the above-average rates for shoplifting and burglary suggest localized vulnerabilities, linked to retail areas or specific property types. These findings highlight the need for targeted interventions while reinforcing that the area’s overall safety profile is comparatively strong. The balance between violent and property crimes also indicates a combination of factors, including community dynamics and policing effectiveness, which may differ from more urban counterparts.

March 2023 saw a marked contrast in crime type performance compared to the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.9% of all crimes, were 16% below the UK average, a figure consistent with the area’s likely lower population density and reduced urban intensity. Conversely, shoplifting emerged as an outlier, with rates 22% above the national average—potentially linked to the district’s retail hubs or seasonal shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour, at 14.7% of total crimes, was 13% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or policing in this category. The daily crime count of 28 incidents provides a concrete benchmark for residents assessing local safety, though the overall rate remains well below the national level. Vehicle crime, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 58% below the UK average, aligning with the area’s likely lower traffic congestion and fewer urban parking challenges.

In March 2023, South Kesteven recorded 877 crimes, translating to 28 crimes per day on average. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of the pace at which incidents occur locally, though it does not directly compare to national daily averages due to the lack of UK-wide data for this metric. Over the course of the month, the population of 147,151 experienced a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents, meaning one reported crime occurred for every 168 residents. This monthly exposure figure contextualises the risk for individuals living in the area, highlighting that while crime is present, it remains lower than the UK average. When scaled to the local population, the 877 crimes represent a manageable proportion of the community, suggesting that the area’s overall safety profile is relatively strong compared to national benchmarks. However, the distribution of crime types reveals nuances—such as shoplifting and burglary being above UK averages—that warrant closer examination of local factors influencing these categories.