Crime in Market Deeping: statistics, rates and trends
457 crimes were recorded in Market Deeping in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Market Deeping
- Questions about crime in Market Deeping
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (170), anti-social behaviour (134) and criminal damage and arson (43) made up 76% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 905th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Market Deeping | South Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 457 | 11,005 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.5 | 74.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 7,307 | 147,151 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Market Deeping peaked in the year to August 2021 (546 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (383). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 457 | 62.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 383 | 52.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 473 | 64.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 404 | 55.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 450 | 61.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 546 | 74.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 524 | 71.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 525 | 71.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 413 | 56.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 65 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (59% below) and violence and sexual offences (32% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 84 to 134 and criminal damage and arson rose from 30 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 170 | 23.3 | 34.2 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 134 | 18.3 | 15.4 | +60% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +43% |
| Other theft | 35 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +21% |
| Public order | 20 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.1 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Market Deeping; the highest is Peterborough (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Deeping St James (40.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Market Deeping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeping St James | 251 | 40.7 | -35% |
| Crowland | 448 | 79.6 | +27% |
| Bourne | 1,235 | 63.3 | +1% |
| Stamford | 1,571 | 75.0 | +20% |
| Peterborough | 26,579 | 133.2 | +113% |
| Spalding | 3,207 | 98.2 | +57% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 713 | 72.0 | +15% |
| Whittlesey | 1,040 | 67.8 | +8% |
Market & West Deeping is the one area listed within Market Deeping, with 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market & West Deeping | Neighbourhood | 7,307 | 457 | 62.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Market Deeping over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Jubilee Drive” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Jubilee Drive | 49 |
| On or near Wellington Way | 33 |
| On or near Black Prince Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Anson Court | 27 |
| On or near Baron Mews | 19 |
| On or near Towngate East | 17 |
| On or near North Field Road | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 16 |
| On or near Market Place | 13 |
| On or near Princess Grove | 13 |
Of the 323 crimes in Market Deeping with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 134 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 147 | 45.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 99 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Market Deeping has an estimated population of 7,307 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and an older population (27%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Market Deeping average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Market Deeping | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Market Deeping a safe place to live?
Market Deeping recorded 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 905th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Market Deeping?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 170 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (134).
Is crime in Market Deeping going up or down?
Recorded crime in Market Deeping was up 19% on the year before: 457 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 383 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Market Deeping?
About 7,307 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Market Deeping?
Market Deeping 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.