Waltham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham's August 2024 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents places it 62.2% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the area's consistently low crime profile. The breakdown of incidents reveals a striking contrast between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of total reports—double the share of property crimes, which make up 9.5% of the total. This imbalance may reflect the area's character as a smaller, built-up community within North East Lincolnshire, where interpersonal conflicts and public spaces dominate over commercial or industrial activity. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns, with August's peak holiday period likely contributing to increased public order incidents, which rose sharply from two to four cases. Meanwhile, the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Waltham's rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is 63% lower—a disparity that may be linked to the area's limited nightlife or reduced population density. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) aligns with August's seasonal context, where holiday absences could theoretically increase home vulnerability, though no such pattern is evident in the data. These figures collectively illustrate a community with a strong focus on maintaining public order, where violent crime remains well below national levels despite the summer months' usual volatility.

August 2024 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with public order offences doubling to four incidents—marking a 100% increase from July. This surge, combined with a 100% rise in other theft and other crime categories, contrasts sharply with a 46.2% decline in violent crimes, which fell from 13 to 7. The balance between property and violent crimes has tilted significantly, with violent offences now comprising 33.3% of total incidents compared to property crimes at 9.5%. This shift is particularly notable given that violence and sexual offences in Waltham are 63% below the UK average, while other crime types show mixed comparisons—other crime is 87% above the UK rate, suggesting potential underreporting or localised factors. For residents, the 100% increase in public order incidents may signal heightened activity in shared spaces without further data.

Waltham's August 2024 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 15.8% decline from July's 3.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction positions Waltham as one of the safest areas in the UK, with a rate 62.2% below the national average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported incident per day, a figure that aligns with the area's small population of 6,804. Over the course of the month, this equates to one crime for every 324 residents, a ratio that underscores the low frequency of incidents relative to the UK's much higher crime exposure. When compared to the previous month, the shift in crime patterns—particularly the 46.2% drop in violent crimes—suggests a possible seasonal effect, with August's peak holiday period potentially reducing opportunities for certain offences. However, the increase in public order incidents highlights the complexity of local dynamics, where summer activities may contribute to a different subset of reported crimes.