Crime Rate in Bourne East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourne East

The total recorded crimes in Bourne East, South Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourne East crime rate of 9.89 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 Bourne East, encompassing approximately 4,448 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
Bourne East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shires Court with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Bourne East?

To understand the safety of Bourne East, we need to analyze Bourne East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Bourne East reported a higher crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 477 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bourne East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Bourne East experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 306 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bourne East witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Kesteven, Bourne East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bourne East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bourne East has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 9.89 ranking 5th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Bourne East crimes were 477. The crime rate of Bourne East in 2024 was 107.23 (year) or 8.94 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bourne East were around 306 crimes with yearly crime rate of 68.79 (year) or 5.73 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourne East)CrimesRank (Bourne East)CrimesRank (Bourne East)
Grantham St Wulfram's77 11,568 11,200 1
Grantham Springfield72 21,124 2881 2
Grantham St Vincent's64 31,093 3860 3
Stamford St Mary's63 4984 4695 4
Grantham Earlesfield44 7915 5551 5
Market & West Deeping36 9511 6380 6
Grantham Harrowby44 6460 8345 7
Peascliffe & Ridgeway37 8336 12276 11
Glen22 16264 15299 9
Belvoir29 10420 9267 14
Bourne Austerby29 11419 10293 10
Stamford St George's26 15392 11268 13
Isaac Newton26 14253 18269 12
Lincrest27 12177 21138 22
Bourne West10 28300 13235 16
Deeping St James27 13254 16263 15
Grantham Barrowby Gate14 20276 14209 17
Belmont16 19254 17173 19
Stamford All Saints18 17179 20111 24
Stamford St John's14 21171 22175 18
Castle18 18135 25105 25
Viking12 24247 19167 20
Casewick3 30137 23147 21
Dole Wood14 22101 2976 29
Morton10 26135 24111 23
Grantham Arnoldfield13 23105 28101 26
Aveland11 2587 3094 27
Toller10 27131 2685 28
Loveden Heath5 29105 2754 30

Bourne East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202512
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20246
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202513
March 202515
February 20258
January 20259
December 202410
November 202413
October 202417
September 202416
August 202421
July 202414
June 202444
May 202418

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
June 20242

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20243
October 20243
August 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bourne East in May 2025

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

1. Shires Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
3. Meadow Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Edinburgh Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shelsley Walsh Rise (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stanton Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Nowells Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Stroud Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
9. Harrington Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Cherry Holt Square (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Public order1

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