Waltham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 in Waltham, a built-up area within North East Lincolnshire, revealed an unexpected shift in crime patterns, with violent offences emerging as the most significant category. The area’s overall crime rate stood at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores Waltham’s status as a relatively safe environment compared to national trends. However, the breakdown of crimes showed a marked increase in violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all reported incidents—9 cases in total. This surge, while not unprecedented, challenges the perception of the area as predominantly low-risk. Other theft and criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with the latter doubling in the month. Seasonal context suggests that February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to a shift in crime dynamics, potentially influencing the rise in violent incidents. The absence of major seasonal events in Waltham, such as festivals or large gatherings, further supports the idea that the increase in violent crimes may be linked to local factors, such as increased indoor social interactions or unseasonal weather patterns affecting community behaviour. The area’s low population density and urban characteristics likely play a role in shaping these trends. The data highlights a need for targeted analysis of violent crime trends, particularly given their disproportionate share of the total incidents.

February 2025 saw a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This spike, combined with a similar jump in vehicle crime (from 0 to 1), highlights a shift in the types of offences occurring in the area. Other theft also rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 cases, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local security measures or changes in criminal activity patterns. Violent crimes—accounting for 50% of all incidents—remain 45% below the UK average for this category, a stark contrast to the 87% increase in 'other crime' compared to the UK figure. For residents, the most immediate insight is the doubling of criminal damage and arson, which could signal increased risk in public spaces or targeted property destruction. These changes, while not overwhelming, indicate a need for continued monitoring of these specific categories.

Waltham's crime rate in February 2025 rose 12.8% from 2.4 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents compared to January 2025. This increase, though modest, reflects a broader trend in the built-up area’s monthly statistics. On a daily basis, 18 total crimes reported over 28 days equate to approximately 1 crime per day—a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low level of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, 1 reported crime occurred for every 378 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents in a way that is distinct from daily frequency metrics. When viewed through the lens of the area’s population of 6,804, this translates to a rare occurrence of crime affecting individuals. The comparison to the UK average is not directly relevant here, as the focus remains on Waltham’s internal trends. This low monthly exposure, combined with the slight upward shift in crime rate, suggests that while the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, there are subtle changes in local patterns that warrant attention.