Crime in Deeping St James: statistics, rates and trends
228 crimes were recorded in Deeping St James in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Deeping St James
- Questions about crime in Deeping St James
- About this data
228 crimes were recorded in Deeping St James in the 12 months to July 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 95 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Deeping St James has the 1,337th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Deeping St James | South Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 228 | 10,867 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.0 | 73.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 6,164 | 147,151 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Deeping St James was highest in the year to July 2021 (300 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (198). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 228 | 37.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 205 | 33.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 200 | 32.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 199 | 32.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 201 | 32.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 300 | 48.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 267 | 43.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 242 | 39.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 198 | 32.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 10 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Deeping St James 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 violence and sexual offences (+16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 15.4 | 0.45 | +16% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 51 | 8.3 | 0.54 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 | 2.9 | 0.43 | +20% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.6 | 0.41 | +33% |
| Public order | 11 | 1.8 | 0.27 | +10% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.69 | +125% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.5 | 0.18 | +200% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.5 | 0.30 | -31% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.1 | 0.32 | +17% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.3 | 0.10 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.12 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Deeping St James
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Deeping St James recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Deeping St James
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Deeping St James recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 22.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Deeping St James
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Deeping St James recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Deeping St James
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Deeping St James recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Deeping St James
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Deeping St James recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Deeping St James
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Deeping St James recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Deeping St James
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Deeping St James recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Deeping St James
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Deeping St James recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Deeping St James
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Deeping St James recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Deeping St James
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Deeping St James recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Deeping St James
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Deeping St James recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Deeping St James, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Deeping St James.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Deeping St James |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Deeping | 423 | 57.9 | +57% |
| Crowland | 442 | 78.5 | +112% |
| Bourne | 1,197 | 61.4 | +66% |
| Peterborough | 26,294 | 131.8 | +256% |
| Stamford | 1,558 | 74.4 | +101% |
| Spalding | 3,161 | 96.8 | +162% |
| Whittlesey | 1,069 | 69.7 | +88% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 723 | 73.1 | +97% |
1 areas within Deeping St James, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Deeping St James had the highest rate (40.7 per 1,000) and Deeping St James the lowest (40.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deeping St James | Neighbourhood | 7,644 | 311 | 40.7 |
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 Deeping St James over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Linchfield Close | 17 |
| On or near Blackthorn Close | 14 |
| On or near Exeter Close | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near Millfield Road | 12 |
| On or near Bridge Street | 11 |
| On or near Windmill Close | 11 |
| On or near Old Priory Farm | 9 |
| On or near Manor Way | 9 |
| On or near Brownlow Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Deeping St James 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 | 71 | 31.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 57 | 25.0% |
| Not recorded | 51 | 22.4% |
| Under investigation | 23 | 10.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 4.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 4 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 1 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.4% |
Deeping St James has an estimated population of 6,164. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Deeping St James sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Deeping St James |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 16.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Deeping St James a safe place to live?
Deeping St James recorded 37.0 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 Deeping St James?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (51).
Is crime in Deeping St James going up or down?
Recorded crime in Deeping St James was up 11% on the year before: 228 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 205 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Deeping St James?
Deeping St James 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 Deeping St James. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.