South Kesteven Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Kesteven's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This continued trend of lower-than-average crime aligns with the district's character as a largely rural and suburban area with limited urban density. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.1% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%) and shoplifting (8.9%). These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by community dynamics rather than high-density urban factors. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may partly explain the elevated share of violent offences, as these conditions often correlate with higher incidents of public disorder and interpersonal conflict. Property crime rates remain significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting (0.6 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) both underperforming national benchmarks. This pattern is consistent with South Kesteven's lower retail footfall compared to major cities and its reliance on smaller, community-focused commercial hubs. any sudden systemic shifts, but the persistent gap between local and national rates reinforces the area's relative safety profile, particularly in property-related crimes.

The month-on-month crime rate in South Kesteven rose by 2.7%, from 6.2 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight uptick after several months of stability. This increase was driven by a 300% surge in theft from the person, rising from one incident to four—a jump that, while small in absolute terms, reflects heightened vulnerability during May's extended evenings and social gatherings. Concurrently, bicycle theft rose by 55.6% (9 to 14), suggesting increased outdoor activity and potential gaps in local security measures for personal property. On the decline side, possession of weapons fell by 55.6% (9 to 4), and drug-related offences dropped 36.4% (22 to 14), indicating possible successes in targeted policing or community interventions. Violent crime, which constitutes the largest single category (312 incidents), remained 26% below the UK average for this category, highlighting South Kesteven's continued strength in managing interpersonal violence. The area's anti-social behaviour rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 3% above the UK average (1.4 per 1,000), a minor but notable divergence that may reflect local social patterns or reporting practices. Residents should be aware of the sharp rise in theft from the person, as this represents the most significant single-category increase in the month.

South Kesteven's crime rate in May 2024 (6.4 per 1,000) was 2.7% higher than the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000, but it remains firmly below the UK average. Over the 31 days of May, the district recorded an average of 30 crimes per day, translating to one reported crime for every 156 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the national average, which typically sees one crime per every 120 residents. The population-scaled perspective underscores South Kesteven's relative safety: with 147,151 residents, the 942 total crimes reported equate to a rate that is 23.8% below the UK's 8.4 per 1,000. This gap is particularly pronounced in property-related offences, where shoplifting and vehicle crime are both well below national averages. The increase in violent crime, though modest in absolute terms, does not erode the district's overall safety profile. For context, the UK's average monthly exposure rate of one crime per 120 residents would imply over 1,200 crimes in South Kesteven, a stark contrast to the 942 reported. These figures reinforce the area's position as a low-crime jurisdiction, even as it navigates the seasonal fluctuations typical of rural and suburban environments.