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Crime in Bourne

Bourne had 373 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 82.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 30 South Kesteven areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 106% above the middle South Kesteven area. Crime was up 21% on the three months before.

PE10, South Kesteven · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bourne

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82.9crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 30South Kesteven rank1st is the highest rate
+21%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common123 in 3 months

Month by month

95 Mar 106 Apr 108 May 108 Jun 117 Jul 148 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bourne. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12333%
anti-social behaviour8623%
shoplifting5314%
public order329%
criminal damage288%
other crime144%
theft133%
burglary113%

Bourne against South Kesteven

TypeBourne per 1,000Middle South Kesteven areaChange
Violence27.420.4▼ 2%
Burglary2.41.2–
Vehicle crime1.11.1–
Anti-social behaviour19.17.5▼ 1%
Theft and robbery3.33.3▼ 12%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Austerby83.2▲ 19%
Bourne82.9▲ 21%
Eastgate (PE10)82.1▲ 21%
Northorpe31.8▼ 6%
Thurlby29.9▼ 11%
See every South Kesteven area ranked on the crime in South Kesteven page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bourne a safe area?

Bourne had about 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 30 South Kesteven areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bourne?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (123), followed by anti-social behaviour (86) and shoplifting (53).