South Kesteven Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, South Kesteven maintained a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in the area, which may partly stem from its rural character and lower population density compared to major urban centres. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (30.3% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.0%) and public order offences (8.4%). While property crimes accounted for 34.6% of all reported incidents, they remained below the UK average for categories like shoplifting (37% below) and burglary (33% below). The seasonal context of October—shorter evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have influenced patterns, particularly in public order and anti-social behaviour. The area’s relatively low rates of violent crime compared to the UK average (2.7 per 1,000 vs. 2.7 per 1,000) suggest a combination of local factors, including strong community policing efforts and the absence of high-risk urban environments. However, the balance between property and violent crime remains nuanced: property crimes slightly outpaced violent incidents, but both categories remained well below UK averages for their respective types. This dynamic may reflect the area’s character as a largely rural district with fewer opportunities for high-volume property crime compared to densely populated regions.

October 2025 saw significant month-on-month changes in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime surged by 56.8% (44 to 69), a sharp increase that may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased travel or the timing of local events. Robbery also rose sharply, with an 85.7% increase (7 to 13), though this remains a small proportion of total crimes. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 75.0% (8 to 2), potentially reflecting the impact of autumn weather on outdoor activities. The overall crime mix showed a slight tilt toward property crime, which accounted for 34.6% of all incidents compared to 30.3% for violent crimes. This balance is notable given the area’s lower-than-average rates of violent crime, with violence and sexual offences at 1.8 per 1,000 (32% below UK average). Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, was 3% above the UK average, highlighting local challenges in managing disruptive conduct. For residents, the 56.8% rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of how specific categories can shift rapidly, underscoring the need for targeted awareness in areas with higher vehicle density.

South Kesteven’s crime rate in October 2025 (5.8 per 1,000) marked a 4.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1, indicating a slight downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 28 crimes per day, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average in most categories. With a population of 147,151, the area’s crime statistics suggest a relatively low level of risk compared to national benchmarks, though this must be contextualised by the local population’s demographics and geography. The 24.7% gap between South Kesteven’s rate and the UK average underscores the area’s distinct profile—likely shaped by its rural nature and lower urban density, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for understanding immediate risk, the monthly exposure rate offers a broader perspective on how infrequent crime is in the area relative to the population size. This combination of figures illustrates a community where crime remains a rare but not absent aspect of daily life.