South Kesteven Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

South Kesteven's overall crime rate in January 2026 stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, marking a 22.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area's relatively low crime profile, though the data reveals a complex picture of shifting patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.2% of all reported incidents. This category, while the most frequent, was 20% below the UK average, consistent with the district's historical trend of lower violent crime rates. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 21.2% of total crimes. This figure, though 18% above the UK average, may reflect the social dynamics of a mixed-use area with a significant residential population. Shoplifting, at 9.6% of total crimes, was 12% below the UK average, possibly linked to the seasonal reduction in retail footfall typical of January. The data also shows a marked seasonal influence, with the post-holiday period likely contributing to the lower levels of outdoor crime and the higher proportion of indoor-related offences. This pattern is further supported by the relatively low rates of vehicle crime and public order offences, which were 19% and 29% below the UK average respectively. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or burglary—despite the latter's 32% monthly increase—suggests that the area's overall security measures and community policing efforts may be effectively mitigating more severe forms of crime. However, the sharp rise in robbery, which more than doubled from December's figures, indicates a need for targeted interventions in specific high-risk locations.

January 2026 saw a stark increase in robbery, with three reported incidents—doubling the December count. This rise, coupled with a 32% increase in burglary and a 15.2% rise in vehicle crime, signals a concerning trend in property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 37.2% of all crimes, though this rate was 20% below the UK average. Conversely, drug-related crime fell sharply by 44%, and bicycle theft decreased by a third, suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. The decline in anti-social behaviour—despite being 18% above the UK average—may reflect the impact of reduced public gatherings during the post-holiday period. Residents are advised to remain vigilant in areas with higher burglary rates, particularly near residential zones with known vehicle crime hotspots.

South Kesteven's crime rate in January 2026 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 12.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.0. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower levels of outdoor crime. On a daily basis, 25 crimes were reported across the district, providing a tangible measure of local risk. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 191 residents over the course of the month—a figure that places the area well below the UK average in several categories. The rate of drug-related crime dropped by 44%, reflecting a significant shift from December's figures, though this decrease must be viewed in context with the broader trend of declining drug offences nationally. The monthly exposure statistic offers a useful benchmark for residents, illustrating that while crime remains a concern, the likelihood of experiencing it is relatively low compared to other parts of the country.