Market Deeping Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime picture in Market Deeping for June 2025 reveals a striking contrast between property and violent crime. With a total crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 40.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This disparity is most evident in the breakdown of crime types: violent crimes accounted for 41.2% of all reports (14 incidents), while property crimes made up just 5.9% (3 incidents). This imbalance suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts rather than economic motivations, a pattern consistent with small market towns where social networks and community interactions may influence crime dynamics. The seasonal context of June—a time when tourism begins in nearby rural areas—may have contributed to increased public visibility of certain crimes, though local data shows no direct correlation to tourist activity. Anti-social behaviour (32.4% of total crimes) and violence and sexual offences (41.2%) dominate the crime profile, with the former significantly above the UK average for this category. This could reflect the town’s character as a low-density built-up area where community policing efforts might have reduced property crime but left room for persistent social issues to surface. The low level of property crime, particularly shoplifting (84% below UK average), may be linked to the absence of large retail hubs typical of urban centres. The overall rate remains stable compared to previous years, indicating a consistent approach to crime prevention in this part of South Kesteven.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery and other crime categories, suggests emerging pressures in specific areas of the town. Conversely, shoplifting and criminal damage both fell by 50%, indicating potential success in targeted interventions or seasonal factors. The violent crime category, though still the largest share (41.2% of total crimes), saw a 12.5% decrease from 16 to 14 incidents, a trend consistent with the overall 5.7% drop in the area’s crime rate compared to May 2025. This reduction in violent crime contrasts sharply with anti-social behaviour, which remains 13% above the UK average. Residents may find the 84% below UK average for shoplifting particularly relevant, as this category is typically higher in areas with high foot traffic. The data also shows that violence and sexual offences in Market Deeping are 30% below the UK average, a figure that could reflect effective community engagement or lower population density reducing opportunities for such crimes. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of specific crime types, particularly public order offences, which have shown the most dramatic month-on-month change.

June 2025 marked a 5.7% decline in Market Deeping’s crime rate compared to May, falling from 5.1 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This modest reduction aligns with the area’s long-term trend of remaining well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded an average of one crime per day over the month, a figure that may seem high but is contextualised by the area’s small population of 7,106 residents. Monthly exposure calculations show that, over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents—a rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. When compared to the UK average, Market Deeping’s performance is particularly striking in certain categories: violence and sexual offences are 30% below the national average, and shoplifting is 84% below. However, anti-social behaviour remains 13% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could reflect local challenges in managing community tensions. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the town’s low property crime rate is not isolated—criminal damage and arson are 83% below the UK average, suggesting broader environmental or socioeconomic factors at play. These comparisons highlight the unique character of Market Deeping as a small town where crime prevention strategies may be more tailored to local needs than in larger urban centres.