Waltham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Waltham, 1.8 crimes were reported in December 2025 — a rate 74.3% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety compared to the broader UK context. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 58.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and other theft (16.7%). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with Waltham’s character as a small built-up area within North East Lincolnshire, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to lower crime rates. The seasonal context of December — with its dark evenings, holiday-related retail activity, and empty homes during the festive period — could influence crime dynamics. While violent crimes rose sharply, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, suggesting that local factors such as strong community ties or effective policing may mitigate risks. However, the spike in violence and sexual offences, which are 61% below the UK average, warrants attention. This category’s increase, despite being well below national norms, may indicate isolated incidents or localized pressures. The relatively low property crime rate (2 incidents) further underscores Waltham’s distinct profile compared to areas with higher retail or commercial activity, where shoplifting or burglary might dominate. Seasonal factors like Christmas shopping could theoretically drive retail-related crime, but the absence of such incidents here suggests either effective local measures or a lack of high-footfall commercial hubs. Overall, the data illustrates a community where the risk of encountering crime is minimal, though targeted efforts to address the rise in violent incidents could enhance safety further.

December 2025 saw significant month-on-month increases in violent crimes, anti-social behaviour, and other theft. Violence and sexual offences rose by 75% (from 4 to 7 incidents), a jump that may relate to seasonal factors such as increased socialising during the festive period. Anti-social behaviour and other theft both doubled (from 1 to 2 incidents each), though these remain well below UK averages. Public order offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), possibly due to fewer public gatherings during the holiday season. While the overall crime rate was stable compared to the previous month, the shift in crime mix — with violent crimes comprising nearly 60% of incidents — contrasts with the previous month’s profile. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, meaning Waltham’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 is 61% below the national benchmark. This suggests that even with the rise in violent incidents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is that the likelihood of encountering a violent crime is extremely low — just 1 in 1,000 people in Waltham experienced such an incident this month. However, the 75% increase in violent crimes highlights a need for vigilance during the holiday season, when alcohol-fuelled incidents or unattended gatherings might contribute to spikes.

The crime rate in Waltham remained stable at 1.8 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no sudden shifts in local conditions, though the composition of crimes has changed. On a daily basis, Waltham recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in December — a figure that, while locally specific, illustrates the area’s exceptionally low crime density. When considering the population context, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 567 residents — a ratio that, when compared to the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000, highlights Waltham’s marked safety. This monthly exposure rate is 74.3% below the UK average, emphasizing the area’s divergence from national trends. The population-scaled perspective further underscores that even with the rise in violent crimes, the per-resident risk remains negligible. For example, the 7 violent incidents in December equate to a 0.1% chance of encountering such a crime for any given resident — a statistic that, while sobering, reflects the rarity of such events. The low daily crime count and monthly exposure figures suggest that Waltham’s built-up area, despite its proximity to larger urban centres in North East Lincolnshire, operates as a relatively insulated microcosm with distinct social dynamics. These comparisons reinforce that while localized spikes in certain crime types may occur, the overall environment remains far safer than the UK average.