Crime in Bourne: statistics, rates and trends
1,197 crimes were recorded in Bourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
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1,197 crimes were recorded in Bourne in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 460 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bourne has the 936th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bourne | South Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,197 | 10,867 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.4 | 73.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 19,501 | 147,151 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bourne was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,197 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (964). Over the whole period it rose 24%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,197 | 61.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,108 | 56.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,030 | 52.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,012 | 51.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,107 | 56.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,058 | 54.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,123 | 57.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,120 | 57.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 964 | 49.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 106 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 106 |
| March 2026 | 94 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 89 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 99 |
| October 2025 | 79 |
| September 2025 | 105 |
| August 2025 | 114 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bourne over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+169%) and vehicle crime (+132%). The largest falls were in other theft (-36%) and public order (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 460 | 23.6 | 0.69 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 280 | 14.4 | 0.94 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 129 | 6.6 | 0.80 | +169% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 3.4 | 0.51 | -15% |
| Public order | 63 | 3.2 | 0.49 | -23% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 2.6 | 0.53 | +132% |
| Other theft | 46 | 2.4 | 0.37 | -36% |
| Other crime | 35 | 1.8 | 0.85 | +13% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.5 | 0.43 | +30% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +117% |
| Drugs | 10 | 0.5 | 0.16 | -23% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +17% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.37 | +20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bourne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bourne recorded 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 38.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bourne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bourne recorded 280 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 23.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bourne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bourne recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 169% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bourne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bourne recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bourne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bourne recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bourne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bourne recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 132% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bourne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bourne recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bourne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bourne recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bourne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bourne recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bourne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bourne recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 117% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bourne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bourne recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bourne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bourne recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bourne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bourne recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bourne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bourne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bourne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Deeping | 423 | 57.9 | -6% |
| Deeping St James | 228 | 37.0 | -40% |
| Stamford | 1,558 | 74.4 | +21% |
| Spalding | 3,161 | 96.8 | +58% |
| Crowland | 442 | 78.5 | +28% |
| Peterborough | 26,294 | 131.8 | +115% |
| Grantham | 5,152 | 114.0 | +86% |
| Sleaford | 1,339 | 78.1 | +27% |
3 areas within Bourne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bourne East had the highest rate (74.2 per 1,000) and Bourne Austerby the lowest (49.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bourne East | Neighbourhood | 5,259 | 390 | 74.2 |
| Bourne West | Neighbourhood | 5,547 | 376 | 67.8 |
| Bourne Austerby | Neighbourhood | 8,695 | 431 | 49.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bourne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Exeter Street | 88 |
| On or near Shires Court | 38 |
| On or near Supermarket | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 34 |
| On or near Witham Crescent | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 31 |
| On or near Wherry'S Lane | 31 |
| On or near Burghley Court | 29 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 28 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bourne over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 398 | 33.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 309 | 25.8% |
| Not recorded | 280 | 23.4% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 28 | 2.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Bourne has an estimated population of 19,501. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bourne sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bourne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 18.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Bourne a safe place to live?
Bourne recorded 61.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bourne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 460 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (280).
Is crime in Bourne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bourne was up 8% on the year before: 1,197 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,108 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bourne?
Bourne is policed by Lincolnshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bourne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.