Crime in Market Deeping: statistics, rates and trends
423 crimes were recorded in Market Deeping in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Market Deeping at a glance
- Crime trends in Market Deeping
- Types of crime in Market Deeping
- Market Deeping compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Market Deeping
- Streets with the most crime in Market Deeping
- What happened after crimes were reported in Market Deeping
- Population and deprivation in Market Deeping
- Questions about crime in Market Deeping
- About this data
423 crimes were recorded in Market Deeping in the 12 months to July 2026, 57.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 163 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Market Deeping has the 1,002nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Market Deeping | South Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 423 | 10,867 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 57.9 | 73.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | +7% | -1% |
| Population | 7,307 | 147,151 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Market Deeping was highest in the year to July 2021 (553 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (385). Over the whole period it rose 5%, 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 | 423 | 57.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 385 | 52.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 481 | 65.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 405 | 55.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 440 | 60.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 553 | 75.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 541 | 74.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 507 | 69.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 404 | 55.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 31 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Market Deeping 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 anti-social behaviour (+39%) and criminal damage and arson (+21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 163 | 22.3 | 0.65 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 117 | 16.0 | 1.04 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +21% |
| Other theft | 30 | 4.1 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.7 | 0.41 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.8 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 0.46 | +38% |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.58 | -31% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 1.2 | 0.15 | -53% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 0.31 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.17 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Market Deeping
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Market Deeping recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Market Deeping
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Market Deeping recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Market Deeping
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Market Deeping recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Market Deeping
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Market Deeping recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Market Deeping
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Market Deeping recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Market Deeping
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Market Deeping recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Market Deeping
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Market Deeping recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Market Deeping
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Market Deeping recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Market Deeping
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Market Deeping recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Market Deeping
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Market Deeping recorded 8 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 down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Market Deeping
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Market Deeping recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Market Deeping
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Market Deeping recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Market Deeping
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Market Deeping recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Market Deeping
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Market Deeping recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Market Deeping, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Market Deeping.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Market Deeping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeping St James | 228 | 37.0 | -36% |
| Crowland | 442 | 78.5 | +36% |
| Bourne | 1,197 | 61.4 | +6% |
| Stamford | 1,558 | 74.4 | +29% |
| Peterborough | 26,294 | 131.8 | +128% |
| Spalding | 3,161 | 96.8 | +67% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 723 | 73.1 | +26% |
| Whittlesey | 1,069 | 69.7 | +20% |
1 areas within Market Deeping, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Market & West Deeping had the highest rate (57.9 per 1,000) and Market & West Deeping the lowest (57.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market & West Deeping | Neighbourhood | 7,307 | 423 | 57.9 |
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 Market Deeping over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jubilee Drive | 40 |
| On or near Wellington Way | 34 |
| On or near Anson Court | 29 |
| On or near Black Prince Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Baron Mews | 19 |
| On or near North Field Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Towngate East | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
| On or near Chestnut Way | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Market Deeping 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 | 141 | 33.3% |
| Not recorded | 117 | 27.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 95 | 22.5% |
| Under investigation | 31 | 7.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 2.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Market Deeping has an estimated population of 7,307. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Market Deeping sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Market Deeping |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Market Deeping a safe place to live?
Market Deeping recorded 57.9 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 Market Deeping?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (117).
Is crime in Market Deeping going up or down?
Recorded crime in Market Deeping was up 10% on the year before: 423 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 385 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Market Deeping?
Market Deeping 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 Market Deeping. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.