Crime Rate in Market & West Deeping: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Market & West Deeping

The total recorded crimes in Market & West Deeping, South Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Market & West Deeping crime rate of 4.53 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 Market & West Deeping, encompassing approximately 7,941 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Market & West Deeping Crime Hotspots

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

  • Still Close with total crimes: 4
  • Godsey Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Wellington Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is Market & West Deeping?

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

  • Relative to South Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Market & West Deeping reported a higher crime volume than the South Kesteven average, with 511 crimes compared to 400. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Market & West Deeping witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Market & West Deeping experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Kesteven average, with 380 crimes compared to 304. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Market & West Deeping witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 29 other areas in the South Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Kesteven, Market & West Deeping has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Market & West Deeping Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Market & West Deeping has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 4.53 ranking 9th out of 29 in the South Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Market & West Deeping crimes were 511. The crime rate of Market & West Deeping in 2024 was 64.35 (year) or 5.36 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Market & West Deeping were around 380 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.85 (year) or 3.99 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Market & West Deeping)CrimesRank (Market & West Deeping)CrimesRank (Market & West Deeping)
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
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

Market & West Deeping Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 7 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 (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 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 (44 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202511
February 202515
January 20259
December 202413
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202444
May 202417

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 120 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20245
November 20248
October 20245
September 20244
August 202410
July 202411
June 202430
May 202414

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 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20242

High Crime Locations Market & West Deeping in May 2025

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

1. Still Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Godsey Crescent (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Wellington Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Baron Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Swine'S Meadow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Peterborough Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Anson Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Black Prince Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. B1524 (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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