Crime in Deeping St James: statistics, rates and trends
251 crimes were recorded in Deeping St James in the 12 months to August 2026, 40.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 26% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Deeping St James at a glance
- Crime trends in Deeping St James
- Types of crime in Deeping St James
- Deeping St James compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Deeping St James
- Streets with the most crime in Deeping St James
- What happened after crimes were reported in Deeping St James
- Demographics of Deeping St James
- Questions about crime in Deeping St James
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (113), anti-social behaviour (47) and criminal damage and arson (23) made up 73% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,278th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Deeping St James | South Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 251 | 11,005 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 40.7 | 74.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +26% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,164 | 147,151 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Deeping St James peaked in the year to August 2021 (295 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (194). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 251 | 40.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 200 | 32.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 197 | 32.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 202 | 32.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 194 | 31.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 295 | 47.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 282 | 45.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 237 | 38.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 207 | 33.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 33 |
| July 2026 | 15 |
| June 2026 | 27 |
| May 2026 | 25 |
| April 2026 | 19 |
| March 2026 | 26 |
| February 2026 | 14 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (50% below) and violence and sexual offences (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences rose from 78 to 113, while anti-social behaviour fell from 59 to 47.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 113 | 18.3 | 34.2 | +45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 23 | 3.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.4 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Public order | 11 | 1.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Deeping St James.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deeping St James |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Deeping | 457 | 62.5 | +54% |
| Crowland | 448 | 79.6 | +95% |
| Bourne | 1,235 | 63.3 | +56% |
| Peterborough | 26,579 | 133.2 | +227% |
| Stamford | 1,571 | 75.0 | +84% |
| Spalding | 3,207 | 98.2 | +141% |
| Whittlesey | 1,040 | 67.8 | +66% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 713 | 72.0 | +77% |
Deeping St James is the one area listed within Deeping St James, with 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deeping St James | Neighbourhood | 7,644 | 331 | 43.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 50% of the crime recorded in Deeping St James over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (17).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 17 |
| On or near Linchfield Close | 16 |
| On or near Blackthorn Close | 15 |
| On or near Exeter Close | 14 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 13 |
| On or near Millfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Windmill Close | 12 |
| On or near Manor Way | 9 |
| On or near Old Priory Farm | 9 |
| On or near Brownlow Drive | 8 |
Of the 204 crimes in Deeping St James with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 0.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 47 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 86 | 42.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 29.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 14.7% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 6.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Deeping St James has an estimated population of 6,164 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Deeping St James average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Deeping St James | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Deeping St James a safe place to live?
Deeping St James recorded 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,278th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Deeping St James?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 113 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in Deeping St James going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deeping St James was up 26% on the year before: 251 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 200 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Deeping St James?
About 6,164 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Deeping St James?
Deeping St James is policed by Lincolnshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.