Crime Rate in Bourne West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bourne West

The total recorded crimes in Bourne West, South Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bourne West crime rate of 1.03 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 West, encompassing approximately 9,755 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Bourne West Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Peters Road with total crimes: 2
  • Marquess Court with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bourne West?

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

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Bourne West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 300 crimes compared to 400.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bourne West witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Bourne West had fewer crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 235 crimes compared to 304. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bourne West recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Kesteven, Bourne West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bourne West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bourne West has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 1.03 ranking 28th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Bourne West crimes were 300. The crime rate of Bourne West in 2024 was 30.75 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bourne West were around 235 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.09 (year) or 2.01 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bourne West)CrimesRank (Bourne West)CrimesRank (Bourne West)
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
Bourne East44 5477 7306 8
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
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 West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 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 (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 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 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 202510
March 20254
February 20253
January 202516
December 20248
November 20248
October 20244
September 20243
August 20246
July 202410
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20259
March 202515
February 20253
January 202512
December 202414
November 202412
October 20246
September 202411
August 20242
July 20248
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
December 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bourne West in May 2025

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

1. St Peters Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Marquess Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Exeter Street (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Rochester Court (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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