Waltham Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham’s crime profile in August 2025 reveals a marked contrast between property and violent crime, with both categories contributing equally to the total recorded incidents. The area’s overall crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents places it 80.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a figure that underscores its relative safety compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, followed closely by anti-social behaviour (27.3%) and burglary (18.2%). This distribution suggests a combination of local demographics and environmental factors, with violence and sexual offences likely influenced by the seasonal rhythm of August—a month often marked by holidays and reduced community activity. The lower-than-UK-average rates for violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage and arson indicate that Waltham’s built-up area may benefit from strong community policing, low population density, or other protective factors. However, the sharp increase in burglary—up 100% from July—raises questions about the impact of seasonal patterns, such as increased property vacancies during the summer months. These trends highlight the need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing property crime risks during peak holiday periods, while maintaining the low levels of serious violence that have characterized the area.

August 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends, with violent crimes declining sharply while property-related incidents showed mixed results. Violence and sexual offences fell by 75% compared to July, dropping from 16 to 4 incidents—a significant drop that may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced public gatherings during the summer holidays. Conversely, burglary rose by 100%, increasing from one to two incidents, a trend consistent with the seasonal context of August as a peak holiday month when empty homes may increase burglary risks. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, climbing from two to three incidents, though this remains well below the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences in Waltham are 79% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s comparatively low levels of serious violence. These shifts underscore a broader imbalance between property and violent crime, with the latter dominating the overall crime picture despite the sharp decline in August.

Waltham’s crime rate in August 2025 fell to 1.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 63.3% reduction from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during late summer, when seasonal factors such as school holidays and reduced foot traffic in commercial zones may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately zero reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while technically low, reflects the small total number of incidents recorded. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 619 residents, a statistic that underscores the rarity of crime in this area relative to its size. This low frequency contrasts sharply with the UK average, where the equivalent figure would suggest a much higher likelihood of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the relative safety of Waltham, particularly when compared to larger urban centres with higher population densities and more complex socio-economic dynamics.