Total Crime Rate
101.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Charles Close area has the 11th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bourne Austerby , and the 81st highest crime rate of 456 local areas in South Kesteven .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Charles Close (PE10 9DY) in the last 12 months was 101.9 per 1,000 residents and was 59.1% higher 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 Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 60.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 11.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Charles Close (PE10 9DY), the main crime hotspot is near Edinburgh Crescent. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 16 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 | Anti-social behaviour | Richardson Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Richardson Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Richardson Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edinburgh Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Edinburgh Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | George Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | George Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Harrington Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrington Street | Under investigation |
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