South Kesteven Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, South Kesteven recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk of approximately one crime for every 211 residents over the course of the month—a rate that, while not negligible, reflects the area’s generally safer profile compared to national standards. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.6%) and shoplifting (8.3%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s character as a largely rural district with a mix of urban centres and open countryside, where incidents of interpersonal conflict and public disorder are more likely to occur in concentrated areas. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of violent crime suggests that local factors such as community dynamics or socioeconomic conditions may play a role. Anti-social behaviour, while below the UK average for most categories, remains a concern in areas with higher population density, such as market towns or commuter hubs within the district. Shoplifting, though significantly lower than the UK average (35% below), may be influenced by the distribution of retail outlets and the timing of seasonal sales or closures. These trends illustrate the interplay between geography, seasonality, and local demographics in shaping crime patterns, providing a nuanced picture of safety that extends beyond raw statistics.

February 2025 saw a 150% surge in possession of weapons, rising from 2 to 5 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 100% increase in theft from the person, which moved from zero to four cases. These spikes, though limited in scale, highlight vulnerabilities in areas where unregistered weapons may be more accessible. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 37.6%, from 93 to 58 incidents, a decline consistent with the pre-spring lull in retail activity typical of this time of year. Burglary also fell by 42.4%, from 33 to 19 cases, potentially reflecting the reduced presence of residents during winter months. South Kesteven’s violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000—28% below the UK average—suggests a lower incidence of aggression compared to national trends. share of total crimes indicates that violence remains a prominent concern locally. These shifts underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the influence of seasonal and demographic factors.

South Kesteven’s crime rate in February 2025 fell to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, a 12.2% decline from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in winter months, when outdoor activity diminishes and community engagement may shift indoors. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 25 crimes per day—a figure that, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average when scaled to the local population. Over the course of the month, the likelihood of any individual encountering a reported crime was roughly 1 in 211, a rate that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This monthly exposure statistic, though static, reflects the cumulative impact of crime on a per-resident basis, offering a tangible measure of risk that residents can contextualise within their daily lives. The population context further reinforces this perspective: with 147,151 residents, the distribution of crime across the district remains spread out, reducing the concentration of incidents in any single area.