Total Crime Rate
43.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chester Close area has the 26th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bourne Austerby , and the 220th highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chester Close (PE10 0YX) in the last 12 months was 43.1 per 1,000 residents and was 32.8% lower than the Bourne Austerby average (64.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 21.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chester Close (PE10 0YX), the main crime hotspot is near York Road. Police recorded 12 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bourne Austerby| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Taunton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Catterick Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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