Crime Rate in South Kesteven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Kesteven

The total recorded crimes in South Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 935 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Kesteven crime rate of 6.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (342) incidents (6.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (236) incidents (-7.45% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (63) incidents (40.00% increase)
South Kesteven Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1174 with total crimes: 21
  • Ermine Close with total crimes: 15
  • London Road with total crimes: 13

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Grantham St Wulfram's (99 crimes), and the safest, Dole Wood (4 crimes), is 95 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Kesteven.

Similarly, the area of Grantham South East (154 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Morton & Billingborough (20 crimes), with a difference of 134 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Kesteven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Grantham St Wulfram's99
Grantham St Vincent's92
Grantham Springfield88
Stamford St Mary's74
Grantham Earlesfield70

Safest Wards:

Stamford All Saints6
Morton6
Aveland4
Loveden Heath4
Dole Wood4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grantham South East154
Grantham North West103
Stamford Central, West and South86
Grantham South West80
Grantham North East79

Safest Areas:

Market Deeping33
Deeping St James & Frognall28
Langtoft, Thurlby & Uffington28
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole26
Morton & Billingborough20

South Kesteven Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Kesteven has recorded 935 crimes with crime rate of 6.52 ranking 257th 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven597 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland745 77,758 65,898 6
West Lindsey811 59,006 47,348 4
Boston821 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,496 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,519 118,953 114,313 1

South Kesteven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (175 cases).

December 2024 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 134 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (340 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (182 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (302 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (179 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (339 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (155 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (289 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (261 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 777 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202562
June 202557
May 202566
April 202563
March 202570
February 202550
January 202569
December 202451
November 202480
October 202474
September 202466
August 202469

A total of 625 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202554
May 202552
April 202568
March 202544
February 202536
January 202530
December 202455
November 202476
October 202447
September 202467
August 202451

A total of 21 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 876 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202545
May 202552
April 202577
March 202578
February 202558
January 202593
December 202463
November 2024120
October 202485
September 202483
August 202459

A total of 305 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202519
May 202512
April 202530
March 202523
February 202518
January 202535
December 202428
November 202421
October 202428
September 202435
August 202429

A total of 50 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 635 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202561
June 202553
May 202541
April 202530
March 202549
February 202538
January 202554
December 202439
November 202473
October 202459
September 202469
August 202469

A total of 78 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416

A total of 2356 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 196.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 261 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025236
June 2025255
May 2025218
April 2025193
March 2025210
February 2025158
January 2025175
December 2024134
November 2024182
October 2024179
September 2024155
August 2024261

A total of 477 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202531
May 202524
April 202546
March 202524
February 202529
January 202538
December 202434
November 202444
October 202450
September 202466
August 202445

A total of 57 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 3630 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 302.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 342 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025342
June 2025322
May 2025307
April 2025303
March 2025302
February 2025262
January 2025260
December 2024262
November 2024340
October 2024302
September 2024339
August 2024289

A total of 226 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202514
May 202524
April 202513
March 202516
February 202519
January 202517
December 202424
November 202421
October 202416
September 202423
August 202421

A total of 303 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 202523
April 202538
March 202531
February 202519
January 202533
December 202429
November 202420
October 202438
September 202436
August 202420

High Crime Locations South Kesteven in July 2025

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

1. B1174 (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting13
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Other crime1
2. Ermine Close (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Other theft1
Drugs1
3. London Road (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Robbery2
Public order1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
4. Hawthorne Court (Map)
Total11
Vehicle crime4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1
5. Harlaxton Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
6. Mill Drive (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1

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