South Kesteven Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Kesteven's crime rate in May 2025 remained significantly below the UK average, at 5.5 per 1,000 residents—32.1% lower than the national figure of 8.1. This continued safety trend, consistent with the area's historically low crime profile, appears to be reinforced by seasonal factors. The top three crime types were violence and sexual offences (37% of total incidents), anti-social behaviour (26.4%), and criminal damage and arson (8%). These figures align with the district's characteristics as a largely rural area with a mix of small towns and villages, where anti-social behaviour may be more visible in concentrated communities. The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced patterns, though the absence of major spikes in property crime suggests underlying stability. Violence and sexual offences, while the most common category, remained 29% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect both geographic isolation and effective local policing. Anti-social behaviour's prominence could be linked to the area's smaller, closely knit communities, where disputes may escalate more readily. Criminal damage and arson, though lower than the UK average, may be tied to seasonal maintenance activities or targeted vandalism in rural areas. Overall, the data illustrates a balance between routine crime pressures and the protective effects of a low-density, community-focused environment.

May 2025 saw a significant 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from one incident to three. This spike, while small in absolute terms, contrasts with broader declines in other categories. Vehicle crime fell by 47.6% (from 42 to 22), likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during colder evenings or improved security measures. Violent crimes remained below the UK average (2.0 vs 2.8 per 1,000), with anti-social behaviour accounting for 26.4% of all incidents. The mix of crime types suggests a shift towards more targeted offences, with public order crimes rising 36.7% (30 to 41), potentially linked to May's bank holidays and increased socialising. Conversely, 'other crime' dropped by 60%, indicating a possible reallocation of resources or changing offender priorities.

South Kesteven's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 5.2% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.8 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with a broader pattern of seasonal moderation, as May's longer evenings and outdoor drinking may have dissipated some of the tension seen in earlier months. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 26 crimes per day, translating to one reported crime for roughly every 183 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure figure is relatively low compared to national averages, it remains a useful metric for residents to contextualise risk. The population-scaled perspective underscores the area's generally low crime profile, with violent crimes remaining 29% below the UK average. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement initiatives or geographic characteristics—may be contributing to sustained safety.