South Kesteven Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Kesteven’s crime rate in November 2024 stood at 6.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 13.2% below the UK average of 7.6. This performance highlights the area’s consistent safety record, even as specific crime types fluctuated seasonally. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 34.6% of all incidents, a category that was 11% below the UK average. This lower-than-expected rate for violent crime may be influenced by the area’s rural-urban mix, where community cohesion and limited nightlife could contribute to reduced aggression. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common offence (18.1% of total crimes), remained 8% above the UK average, reflecting the challenges of managing public spaces in a district with both urban centres and rural expanses. Shoplifting, at 12.4% of all crimes, saw a notable increase, aligning with the month’s retail focus and darker evenings. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday—likely amplified opportunities for theft and disorder. Meanwhile, burglary and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, due to the area’s lower population density and reduced foot traffic in non-urban zones. These patterns suggest that while South Kesteven is generally safe, targeted efforts during high-risk periods may still be necessary to address specific vulnerabilities.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with shoplifting increasing by 41.2% to 120 incidents, likely linked to Black Friday shopping activity. Other theft also rose sharply, up 61.7% to 76 cases, suggesting heightened opportunities for property crimes during the month. Conversely, bicycle theft dropped 62.5% to 3 incidents, possibly due to colder weather reducing outdoor cycling. Anti-social behaviour remained 8% above the UK average, while violent crime (2.3 per 1,000) was 11% below the national rate, indicating a complex mix of local factors. For residents, the 41.2% rise in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance during peak retail periods, a trend consistent with seasonal shopping patterns.

South Kesteven’s crime rate in November 2024 (6.6 per 1,000 residents) rose 10.4% compared to October’s 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of November, which includes darker evenings and events like Black Friday, potentially influencing retail-related offences. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 32 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local activity. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 152 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the rise. The area’s overall rate remains 13.2% below the UK average, a gap that persists despite the month-on-month increase. This comparison highlights South Kesteven’s continued performance as a below-average area for crime, even as local factors drive minor fluctuations.