What is the crime rate in South Kesteven?

As of February 2026, South Kesteven has a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 residents, based on 773 recorded offences.

How does South Kesteven rank nationally for crime?

South Kesteven ranks #185 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in South Kesteven?

The most common crime type in South Kesteven is Violence and sexual offences with 277 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 35.8% of all crime.

What is the crime rate in South Kesteven?

As of February 2026, South Kesteven has a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 residents, based on 773 recorded offences.

How does South Kesteven rank nationally for crime?

South Kesteven ranks #185 out of 331 local authorities by total crime volume.

What is the most common crime in South Kesteven?

The most common crime type in South Kesteven is Violence and sexual offences with 277 incidents in February 2026, accounting for 35.8% of all crime.

February 2026 Source: Lincolnshire Police Police

South Kesteven Crime Intelligence Report

South Kesteven recorded 773 crimes in February 2026, equating to a crime rate of 5.39 per 1,000 residents. This places South Kesteven at #185 of 331 local authorities nationally by total crime volume. Crime has decreased by 1.9% compared to the previous month. Year-on-year, crime levels are 9.5% higher.

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Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry Period: February 2026 • Updated monthly

Total Crimes

773

trending_down -1.9% vs last month

Crime Rate

5.39per 1k

Moderate

National Rank

#185of 331

By total crime volume

Lincolnshire

#3rank

Ranked within county

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Live Points

Crime Incident

Area Boundary

Incident Distribution

Top Locations

Location Reference	Crime Breakdown	Primary Count
On or near B1174 Map	Shoplifting: 10 Public order: 6	10
On or near Shopping Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8 Public order: 4 Criminal damage and arson: 2	8
On or near London Road Map	Shoplifting: 9 Criminal damage and arson: 2	9
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 10	10
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 8	8
On or near Grosvenor Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 7	7
On or near Hanbury Avenue Map	Shoplifting: 7	7
On or near Shopping Area Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6
On or near Union Street Map	Shoplifting: 6	6
On or near Police Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 6	6

Crime Breakdown

February 2026

773 Total

Violence & Sexual Offences

277

35.8%

Anti-social Behaviour

166

21.5%

Shoplifting

10.2%

Criminal Damage & Arson

7.2%

Public Order

6.1%

Other Crime

4.7%

Other Theft

4.3%

Burglary

3.8%

Vehicle Crime

2.6%

Drug Offences

1.9%

Weapons Possession

0.9%

Robbery

0.5%

Bicycle Theft

0.5%

Expert Safety Insights

Ward Safety Rankings

30 wards

Highest Crime

#	Ward	Crimes	Rate
1	Grantham St Wulfram's	120	8.2
2	Grantham St Vincent's	84	8.8
3	Stamford St Mary's	52	3.9
4	Grantham Earlesfield	47	2.8
5	Grantham Springfield	46	6.7

Safest Wards

	Ward	Crimes	Rate
shield	Dole Wood	4	31.9
shield	Aveland	7	261.2
shield	Loveden Heath	7	116.5
shield	Morton	9	0.7
shield	Stamford St John's	9	0.8

Growth Analysis

Month-on-Monthtrending_down -1.9%

Year-on-Yeartrending_up +9.5%

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Crime rates are calculated per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. Rankings cover all 331 local authorities in England & Wales.

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