Crime Rate in South Kesteven: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Kesteven

The total recorded crimes in South Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 862 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Kesteven crime rate of 6.01 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (302) incidents (15.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (210) incidents (32.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (78) incidents (34.48% increase)
South Kesteven Crime Hotspots

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

  • B1174 with total crimes: 22
  • Hanbury Avenue 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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Grantham St Wulfram's (109 crimes), and the safest, Stamford All Saints (3 crimes), is 106 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Kesteven.

Similarly, the area of Grantham South East (144 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Stamford North (25 crimes), with a difference of 119 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Kesteven.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Grantham St Wulfram's109
Grantham Springfield81
Grantham St Vincent's76
Stamford St Mary's59
Grantham Earlesfield51

Safest Wards:

Aveland6
Lincrest6
Grantham Arnoldfield4
Dole Wood4
Stamford All Saints3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grantham South East144
Grantham North West104
Grantham North East74
Stamford Central, West and South72
Grantham South West67

Safest Areas:

Deeping St James & Frognall28
Langtoft, Thurlby & Uffington27
Ancaster, Caythorpe & Claypole26
Morton & Billingborough25
Stamford North25

South Kesteven Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the South Kesteven has recorded 862 crimes with crime rate of 6.01 ranking 9774th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven494 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland690 77,758 65,898 6
West Lindsey649 59,006 47,348 4
Boston628 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,111 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln28 218,953 114,313 1

South Kesteven Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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 3394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 339.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 702 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025302
February 2025262
January 2025260
December 2024262
November 2024340
October 2024302
September 2024339
August 2024289
July 2024336
June 2024702

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20246

A total of 761 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202570
February 202550
January 202569
December 202451
November 202480
October 202474
September 202466
August 202469
July 202474
June 2024158

A total of 382 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202531
February 202519
January 202533
December 202429
November 202420
October 202438
September 202436
August 202420
July 202448
June 2024108

A total of 90 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20248
September 20248
August 202416
July 202413
June 202430

A total of 2158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 215.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 464 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025210
February 2025158
January 2025175
December 2024134
November 2024182
October 2024179
September 2024155
August 2024261
July 2024240
June 2024464

A total of 652 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 154 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202538
January 202554
December 202439
November 202473
October 202459
September 202469
August 202469
July 202448
June 2024154

A total of 846 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202578
February 202558
January 202593
December 202463
November 2024120
October 202485
September 202483
August 202459
July 202475
June 2024132

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410

A total of 606 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 124 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202544
February 202536
January 202530
December 202455
November 202476
October 202447
September 202467
August 202451
July 202476
June 2024124

A total of 295 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202518
January 202535
December 202428
November 202421
October 202428
September 202435
August 202429
July 202430
June 202448

A total of 196 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202519
January 202517
December 202424
November 202421
October 202416
September 202423
August 202421
July 20247
June 202432

A total of 473 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 47.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202529
January 202538
December 202434
November 202444
October 202450
September 202466
August 202445
July 202451
June 202492

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410

High Crime Locations South Kesteven in March 2025

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

1. B1174 (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting14
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Burglary1
2. Hanbury Avenue (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Public order1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total8
Vehicle crime8
5. Tyghes Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
6. Market Place (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order1
Other theft1

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