Crime Rate in South Kesteven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Kesteven

The total recorded crimes in South Kesteven, UK in February 2026 are around 773 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Kesteven crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around South Kesteven, encompassing approximately 143,405 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (277) incidents (-4.15% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (166) incidents (-1.19% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (79) incidents (6.76% increase)
South Kesteven Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • B1174 with total crimes: 19
  • London Road with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 11

South Kesteven Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is South Kesteven?

To understand the safety of South Kesteven, we need to analyze South Kesteven crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Kesteven has recorded 12,010 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 83.75 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 193 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,134 crimes with a crime rate of 63.69, ranking it 274 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, South Kesteven reported a higher crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 12,010 crimes compared to 11,245. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, South Kesteven recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Kesteven experienced a greater number of crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 9,134 crimes compared to 8,737. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, South Kesteven recorded fewer crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Kesteven is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, South Kesteven has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

South Kesteven Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the South Kesteven has recorded 773 crimes with crime rate of 5.39 ranking 225th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total South Kesteven crimes were 12,010. The crime rate of South Kesteven in 2024 was 83.75 (year) or 6.98 (month) ranking it 193 danzarous in the UK. South Kesteven ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Kesteven were around 9,134 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.69 (year) or 5.31 (month) ranking 274 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, South Kesteven ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 5 as per crime rate of South Kesteven

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven501 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland582 77,758 65,898 6
West Lindsey625 59,006 47,348 4
Boston599 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,096 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,121 118,953 114,313 1

South Kesteven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 277 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 166 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (289 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (168 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 211 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (315 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (199 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (265 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (196 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (297 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (225 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (305 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (284 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 342 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 236 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (322 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (255 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (307 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (218 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (303 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (193 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (302 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (210 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 262 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 158 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3909 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 300.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026277
January 2026289
December 2025323
November 2025315
October 2025265
September 2025297
August 2025305
July 2025342
June 2025322
May 2025307
April 2025303
March 2025302
February 2025262

A total of 496 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.15 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 77 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202620
January 202644
December 202539
November 202540
October 202577
September 202544
August 202532
July 202546
June 202531
May 202524
April 202546
March 202524
February 202529

A total of 901 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 69.31 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202679
January 202674
December 202595
November 202583
October 202565
September 202570
August 202562
July 202563
June 202545
May 202552
April 202577
March 202578
February 202558

A total of 68 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20263
November 20257
October 202513
September 20257
August 20258
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 641 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 49.31 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202647
January 202642
December 202544
November 202553
October 202572
September 202563
August 202548
July 202561
June 202553
May 202541
April 202530
March 202549
February 202538

A total of 67 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20264
December 20256
November 20255
October 20254
September 20252
August 20259
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257

A total of 633 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.69 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202640
December 202554
November 202546
October 202554
September 202550
August 202557
July 202545
June 202554
May 202552
April 202568
March 202544
February 202536

A total of 319 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.54 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202636
January 202618
December 202533
November 202523
October 202517
September 202535
August 202528
July 202527
June 202519
May 202512
April 202530
March 202523
February 202518

A total of 211 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.23 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202614
December 202525
November 202519
October 202510
September 20257
August 202517
July 202518
June 202514
May 202524
April 202513
March 202516
February 202519

A total of 832 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202656
December 202568
November 202562
October 202562
September 202571
August 202589
July 202562
June 202557
May 202566
April 202563
March 202570
February 202550

A total of 365 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202629
January 202633
December 202531
November 202545
October 202536
September 202536
August 202528
July 202510
June 20256
May 202523
April 202538
March 202531
February 202519

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20258
August 20258
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 2719 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 209.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026166
January 2026168
December 2025211
November 2025199
October 2025196
September 2025225
August 2025284
July 2025236
June 2025255
May 2025218
April 2025193
March 2025210
February 2025158

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254

High Crime Locations South Kesteven in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the South Kesteven postcode area is presented below.

1. B1174 (Map)
Total19
Shoplifting10
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour3
2. London Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting9
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
4. Market Place (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
5. Edward Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Other theft1
6. Ermine Close (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2
Robbery1
Public order1

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