Waltham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham’s crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents in November 2025 remains significantly below the UK average of 7.3, reflecting a consistently low crime profile for this built-up area within North East Lincolnshire. The data shows a stark contrast between violent crimes and property-related offences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.3% of total crimes, followed by public order (16.7%) and burglary (16.7%). This distribution suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct over property crime, a pattern often seen in smaller urban areas with strong community ties. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night could have influenced public order incidents. However, the overall rate remains stable, with no major spikes in crime types typically linked to winter months, such as vehicle crime or anti-social behaviour. The area’s low crime rate is further underscored by its position 75.3% below the UK average, a figure that highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community engagement strategies from the data alone. The balance between violent and non-violent crime also points to a community where disputes are managed without escalation into more severe offences, a trend consistent with areas where social cohesion is prioritised. This month’s figures reaffirm Waltham’s status as a relatively safe place, though the rise in certain categories deserves closer attention.

November 2025 saw a notable 60% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to October, with the category dropping from 10 to 4 incidents. This decline, while welcome, contrasts with sharp increases in other areas: criminal damage and arson, public order, and vehicle crime all rose by 100% from previous month levels. The surge in criminal damage and arson, which moved from zero to one incident, may be linked to seasonal activities such as Bonfire Night. Public order offences doubled, possibly reflecting heightened tensions during late-night events or increased foot traffic associated with Black Friday shopping. Vehicle crime also rose to one incident, a 100% increase from zero, which could be attributed to seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Waltham’s violence and sexual offences rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 77% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 25% above UK average for ‘other crime’ (0.2 per 1,000). These disparities suggest that while violent crime remains a local concern, other categories are either on par with or significantly below national trends. Residents should be aware that the recent spikes in non-violent crime, though small in absolute terms, indicate shifting patterns that may require targeted interventions.

Waltham’s crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 in November 2025 marks a 14.6% decrease from October’s rate of 2.1, a decline that underscores the area’s continued low-crime trajectory. On a daily basis, the 12 total crimes reported over 30 days equate to approximately 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly trivial, reflects the sparse nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,804 residents, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 567 residents, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within a local framework. This is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, where residents face a much higher frequency of crime. The previous month’s rate of 2.1 per 1,000 highlights a steady reduction in crime over time, though the recent increases in specific categories like public order and vehicle crime suggest no uniform trend. The low daily crime count and the monthly exposure figure together illustrate that while Waltham is not immune to crime, its residents experience far fewer incidents than the national average. This comparative advantage may be attributed to factors such as community policing, local initiatives, or the area’s character as a relatively stable urban environment. However, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime types indicate the need for ongoing vigilance and adaptive strategies to address emerging patterns.