Crime Rate in Deeping St James: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Deeping St James

The total recorded crimes in Deeping St James, South Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Deeping St James crime rate of 2.60 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 Deeping St James, encompassing approximately 10,370 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Deeping St James Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ascendale with total crimes: 3
  • Blackthorn Close with total crimes: 3
  • Tyghes Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Deeping St James?

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

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Deeping St James demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 254 crimes compared to 400.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Deeping St James recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Deeping St James had fewer crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 263 crimes compared to 304. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Deeping St James witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Deeping St James Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Deeping St James has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 2.60 ranking 13th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Deeping St James crimes were 254. The crime rate of Deeping St James in 2024 was 24.49 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Deeping St James were around 263 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.36 (year) or 2.11 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Deeping St James)CrimesRank (Deeping St James)CrimesRank (Deeping St James)
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
Bourne West10 28300 13235 16
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

Deeping St James Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson 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 (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 20254
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20248
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202519
March 202517
February 202511
January 202516
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Deeping St James in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Deeping St James postcode area is presented below.

1. Ascendale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Blackthorn Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Tyghes Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Eastgate (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hereward Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Exeter Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Windmill Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Laxton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Panton Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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