Market Deeping Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Market Deeping's overall crime rate in January 2026 stood at 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a 33.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continuation of the area's historically lower crime profile, consistent with its character as a market town with a compact built-up area and limited urban sprawl. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 56.3% of all reported crimes, a proportion closely aligned with the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower volume of property-related crimes typically associated with busier months. Burglary, at 0.3 per 1,000, remains well below the UK average for this category (0.3 per 1,000), suggesting that the town's smaller scale and lower population density may reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, the data also reveals notable variations in specific offence types, with categories like 'other crime' and 'anti-social behaviour' showing marked differences from national averages. These patterns may reflect local factors such as community dynamics, policing strategies, or the influence of seasonal transitions on social interactions.

January 2026 saw a 22% month-on-month decline in Market Deeping's crime rate, driven by a sharp 77.8% reduction in anti-social behaviour incidents (from 9 to 2). This drop aligns with the post-holiday period, when community activity typically slows and local events may have fewer participants. Conversely, burglary, public order offences, and shoplifting all saw 100% increases from December, though these remain low in absolute terms (2 incidents each). The rise in burglary may be partially explained by the return of residents to their homes after the Christmas break, creating more opportunities for intrusions. Violent crimes maintained their dominance at 56.3% of total incidents, a share consistent with the UK average for this category. Meanwhile, Market Deeping's 'criminal damage and arson' rate (0.3 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), reflecting the area's limited industrial presence and lower exposure to large-scale property risks. The 87% gap between local 'other crime' rates and UK averages (0.3 vs 0.2 per 1,000) warrants further contextual analysis, though the small numbers suggest statistical volatility rather than a systemic trend.

Market Deeping's crime rate in January 2026 (4.5 per 1,000) represents a 22% decrease from December's 5.8 per 1,000, underscoring a continuing downward trajectory. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one reported crime per day across the town's population of 7,106 residents—a figure that would be of particular interest to local families and businesses. When scaled to monthly exposure, the rate translates to one crime occurring for every 222 residents over the course of January, a statistic that contextualises the low level of risk relative to the UK average. This monthly exposure figure is lower than the national context, where larger urban areas often report higher frequencies. The town's compact size and lower population density likely contribute to this disparity, as they reduce the number of potential victims and opportunities for crime. For residents, the daily crime count serves as a tangible metric for assessing safety, while the monthly exposure rate offers a broader perspective on how frequently crime intersects with the community. These figures, combined with the town's consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK, suggest that Market Deeping remains a relatively secure place to live, despite the fluctuations observed in specific offence categories.