Crime Rate in South Kesteven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Kesteven

The total recorded crimes in South Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 835 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Kesteven crime rate of 5.82 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (307) incidents (1.32% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (218) incidents (12.95% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (66) incidents (4.76% increase)
South Kesteven Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1174 with total crimes: 14
  • Central Place with total crimes: 12
  • Manor Drive with total crimes: 10

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 (77 crimes), and the safest, Casewick (3 crimes), is 74 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's77
Grantham Springfield72
Grantham St Vincent's64
Stamford St Mary's63
Bourne East44

Safest Wards:

Morton10
Toller10
Bourne West10
Loveden Heath5
Casewick3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grantham South East126
Grantham North West89
Stamford Central, West and South77
Grantham North East63
Corby Glen, Ropsley & Grantham Outskirts61

Safest Areas:

Market Deeping36
Morton & Billingborough31
Deeping St James & Frognall27
Bourne West25
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole24

South Kesteven Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Kesteven has recorded 835 crimes with crime rate of 5.82 ranking 269th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven509 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland663 77,758 65,898 6
West Lindsey696 59,006 47,348 4
Boston599 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,163 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,366 118,953 114,313 1

South Kesteven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 843 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 76.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202577
March 202578
February 202558
January 202593
December 202463
November 2024120
October 202485
September 202483
August 202459
July 202475

A total of 335 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 30.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202538
March 202531
February 202519
January 202533
December 202429
November 202420
October 202438
September 202436
August 202420
July 202448

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20249

A total of 569 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 51.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202530
March 202549
February 202538
January 202554
December 202439
November 202473
October 202459
September 202469
August 202469
July 202448

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 2105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 191.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 261 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025218
April 2025193
March 2025210
February 2025158
January 2025175
December 2024134
November 2024182
October 2024179
September 2024155
August 2024261
July 2024240

A total of 602 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 54.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

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

A total of 732 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 66.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 80 reported cases.

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

A total of 201 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202513
March 202516
February 202519
January 202517
December 202424
November 202421
October 202416
September 202423
August 202421
July 20247

A total of 289 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202530
March 202523
February 202518
January 202535
December 202428
November 202421
October 202428
September 202435
August 202429
July 202430

A total of 3302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 300.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025307
April 2025303
March 2025302
February 2025262
January 2025260
December 2024262
November 2024340
October 2024302
September 2024339
August 2024289
July 2024336

A total of 76 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416
July 202413

A total of 451 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202546
March 202524
February 202529
January 202538
December 202434
November 202444
October 202450
September 202466
August 202445
July 202451

A total of 58 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411

High Crime Locations South Kesteven in May 2025

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

1. B1174 (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting10
Bicycle theft2
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Central Place (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour8
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Manor Drive (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Drugs1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order1
Other crime1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Burglary1
6. Shires Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Public order1

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