South Kesteven Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, South Kesteven maintained a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents—25.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while slightly lower than the previous month’s rate of 6.4, reflects a consistent trend of below-average crime levels in the area. The breakdown of reported crimes highlights a near-even split between property and violent offences, with violence and sexual offences (296 incidents) making up 33.6% of the total, and anti-social behaviour (175 incidents) accounting for 19.9%. This balance between property and violent crime contrasts with national patterns, where property crime typically dominates. Seasonal factors such as the clocks going back and darker evenings may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour and the sharp increase in theft from the person, which doubled from one to two incidents. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, a trend that could be attributed to a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the area’s demographic profile. South Kesteven’s mix of rural and suburban settings, with lower population density than major urban centres, may contribute to its relatively low crime profile. The persistence of this gap, despite seasonal fluctuations, suggests that local initiatives and environmental factors play a key role in maintaining safety. The low rate of violent crime, in particular, aligns with the area’s character as a district with fewer high-density urban areas, where crime prevention measures may be more effective. These patterns underscore the importance of context-specific approaches to crime reduction, rather than relying solely on national averages.

October 2024 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with violent crimes accounting for 33.6% of all reported incidents—marginally higher than property crimes, which made up 33.3%. This near-even split between property and violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crime typically dominates. Among the most significant changes, theft from the person rose by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents), a sharp increase that may reflect heightened awareness or specific local circumstances. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rose by 14.4% (153 to 175), potentially linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween activities. On the other hand, decreases in possession of weapons (-60%) and drugs (-30.4%) suggest ongoing efforts to address these issues may be yielding results. The area’s violent crime rate—2.0 per 1,000—remains 25% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, illustrating a persistent gap in crime profiles between South Kesteven and the rest of the country.

South Kesteven's crime rate in October 2024 fell to 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.4. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s consistently lower crime profile. On a daily basis, the district saw approximately 28 crimes reported each day, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively stable security environment. Over the course of October, one crime occurred for every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the low frequency of incidents in a population of 147,151. This suggests that, for most residents, the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal compared to national benchmarks. The drop in overall crime aligns with broader patterns in the area, where property and violent crime rates have historically been below the UK average. This consistency may reflect a combination of local policing strategies, community engagement, and the area’s demographic profile, which includes a mix of rural and suburban settings with lower population density than major urban centres.