Crime Rate in South Kesteven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Kesteven

The total recorded crimes in South Kesteven, South Kesteven in January 2025 are around 811 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Kesteven crime rate of 5.66 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (260) incidents (-0.76% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (175) incidents (30.60% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (93) incidents (47.62% increase)
South Kesteven Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1174 with total crimes: 21
  • Manor Road with total crimes: 12
  • London Road 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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Grantham St Wulfram's (111 crimes), and the safest, Casewick (4 crimes), is 107 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Kesteven.

Similarly, the area of Grantham South East (126 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole (24 crimes), with a difference of 102 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Kesteven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Grantham St Wulfram's111
Grantham Springfield73
Grantham St Vincent's67
Stamford St Mary's49
Bourne West43

Safest Wards:

Aveland8
Castle7
Dole Wood6
Grantham Arnoldfield5
Casewick4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grantham South East126
Grantham North West106
Grantham North East63
Stamford Central, West and South63
Grantham South West61

Safest Areas:

Langtoft, Thurlby & Uffington31
Harlaxton, Colsterworth & South Witham29
Deeping St James & Frognall27
Market Deeping25
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole24

South Kesteven Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the South Kesteven has recorded 811 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 220th 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

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven459 77,119 75,499 7
South Holland573 57,758 65,898 6
West Lindsey585 49,006 47,348 4
Boston614 28,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,036 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,264 118,953 114,313 1

South Kesteven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 336 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 240 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (702 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (464 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 526 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 65.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202530
December 202455
November 202476
October 202447
September 202467
August 202451
July 202476
June 2024124

A total of 1790 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 223.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025175
December 2024134
November 2024182
October 2024179
September 2024155
August 2024261
July 2024240
June 2024464

A total of 82 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416
July 202413
June 202430

A total of 2830 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 353.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 702 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025260
December 2024262
November 2024340
October 2024302
September 2024339
August 2024289
July 2024336
June 2024702

A total of 710 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 88.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202593
December 202463
November 2024120
October 202485
September 202483
August 202459
July 202475
June 2024132

A total of 420 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 52.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202538
December 202434
November 202444
October 202450
September 202466
August 202445
July 202451
June 202492

A total of 565 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 70.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202554
December 202439
November 202473
October 202459
September 202469
August 202469
July 202448
June 2024154

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 332 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202533
December 202429
November 202420
October 202438
September 202436
August 202420
July 202448
June 2024108

A total of 48 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410

A total of 641 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 80.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202569
December 202451
November 202480
October 202474
September 202466
August 202469
July 202474
June 2024158

A total of 161 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 20.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202424
November 202421
October 202416
September 202423
August 202421
July 20247
June 202432

A total of 254 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202428
November 202421
October 202428
September 202435
August 202429
July 202430
June 202448

A total of 29 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410

High Crime Locations South Kesteven in January 2025

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

1. B1174 (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting16
Public order2
Other theft2
Burglary1
2. Manor Road (Map)
Total12
Criminal damage and arson9
Other crime3
3. London Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
4. Keats Avenue (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
5. Tyghes Close (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour9
6. Union Street (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.