Waltham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham’s crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 places it 46.8% below the UK average of 7.7, highlighting a safer profile than the national picture. This built-up area within North East Lincolnshire shows a distinct crime profile, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 15 incidents (53.6% of total crimes), followed by public order offences (5 incidents) and other theft (3 incidents). The dominance of violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically contribute more significantly to overall rates. April’s seasonal context—marked by Easter and springtime activity—may partly explain the prominence of public order offences, as increased foot traffic and outdoor events could amplify disturbances in communal spaces. The relatively low burglary rate (1 incident) and anti-social behaviour rate (2 incidents) suggest a community with lower levels of property-related crime, though the 30% UK-wide surplus in public order offences indicates a need for targeted interventions in this category. The area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit built-up area may contribute to lower property crime rates compared to larger urban centres, where burglary and vehicle crime are more prevalent. However, the 16% deficit in violent crime rates compared to the UK average remains a puzzle, as urban areas typically report higher rates of such offences. This discrepancy may reflect effective local policing strategies, community cohesion, or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of transient populations. The seasonal shift into spring, with longer evenings and warmer weather, could also be influencing patterns, as outdoor activity increases and public spaces become more congested, contributing to the 17.9% share of public order offences. These dynamics illustrate the combination of local geography, policing, and seasonal rhythms in shaping crime profiles.

April 2025 saw stark fluctuations in specific crime categories, with other theft incidents surging by 200% (from 1 to 3) and burglary and drugs-related offences doubling from zero to 1 each. This spike in property-related thefts may reflect seasonal factors, such as Easter-related shopping activity or increased outdoor events creating opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents plummeted by 75% (from 8 to 2), suggesting a potential reduction in disturbances linked to the Easter holiday period or improved community engagement efforts. The violent crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents—16% below the UK average—contrasts with the UK’s higher proportion of property crimes, indicating a unique local dynamic where interpersonal conflicts or community tensions may be more prevalent than property-focused crime. Public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) exceeded the UK average by 30%, a disparity that could be attributed to Waltham’s built-up character and the potential for concentrated activity in communal areas. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary and drugs offences particularly noteworthy, as these represent new categories of crime not previously reported in the area. The absence of vehicle crime in the breakdown, which is typically a significant category in urban areas, further underscores Waltham’s distinct profile. These shifts highlight the need for ongoing monitoring of emerging trends, particularly in property-related thefts, while the reduction in anti-social behaviour offers a promising indicator of community-level interventions.

Waltham’s crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in April 2025 marks a 6.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4, reflecting a continuing downward trend in local crime levels. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day, a figure that, while seemingly modest, represents a consistent level of activity in a small built-up area. When contextualised by population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 243 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that may resonate differently with residents depending on their perception of local safety. Compared to the UK average, Waltham’s overall crime rate is 46.8% lower, a gap that underscores the area’s relative security compared to the national picture. However, the 30% surplus in public order offences compared to the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability that warrants attention, particularly given the area’s built-up nature and potential for concentrated social interactions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes is low, the proportion of public order offences suggests a need for targeted community engagement or policing strategies in this category. For residents, the 1-in-243 monthly exposure rate offers a tangible measure of risk, though this figure aggregates all crime types and does not differentiate between violent and property-related incidents. The comparison with the UK average also highlights the area’s success in maintaining lower rates of burglary and anti-social behaviour, which may reflect effective local initiatives or demographic characteristics such as a more stable population. These figures collectively illustrate a community that, while not immune to crime, demonstrates a lower incidence of certain categories compared to the national average.