Waltham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham’s crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 in September 2025 is 74.3% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest recorded rates for the area. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.5% of total crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences at 30.8% and criminal damage and arson at 15.4%. These figures contrast sharply with UK averages, where anti-social behaviour is 1.2 per 1,000 (40% below), violence and sexual offences average 2.6 per 1,000 (77% below), and criminal damage averages 0.5 per 1,000 (43% below). The area’s low crime rate aligns with its character as a built-up area within North East Lincolnshire, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain offences. September’s seasonal context—back-to-school transitions and university freshers’ week—typically correlates with increased anti-social behaviour in similar areas, yet Waltham’s rates remain subdued. The absence of major retail hubs or tourist attractions further reduces exposure to crimes like shoplifting or theft from the person, which are more common in urban centres. This suggests that Waltham’s demographic profile and spatial layout may play a role in sustaining its low crime environment, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

September 2025 saw notable month-on-month increases in public order offences (+100%), other theft (+100%), and anti-social behaviour (+66.7%). While these rises are significant, they remain well below UK averages, with public order offences at 0.2 per 1,000 (63% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000) and other theft at 0.2 per 1,000 (60% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000). The overall crime mix remained heavily skewed towards property-related issues, with property crimes (3) accounting for 23% of total crimes compared to violent crimes (4 at 30.8%). This shift may reflect the seasonal timing of September, as back-to-school activities and the transition from summer to autumn could temporarily elevate minor disputes or anti-social incidents. Residents may find it useful to note that the rate of anti-social behaviour, though the most common category, is still 40% below the UK average, indicating that Waltham’s community remains relatively resilient to such issues despite the reported increases. The absence of major spikes in violent crime further reinforces the area’s safety profile, with violence and sexual offences remaining at 0.6 per 1,000—over 70% below the UK average.

Waltham’s crime rate in September 2025 rose by 17.9% from the previous month’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000.3% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show that 13 crimes were reported over 30 days, equating to an average of 0 crimes per day—a figure that may understate the true frequency due to the small number of incidents. On a monthly basis, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 523 residents, a ratio that places Waltham among the safest areas in the UK. When scaled to the local population of 6,804, the crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 means that the likelihood of an individual being directly affected by crime is significantly lower than in most comparable areas. This is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would translate to 1 crime for every 135 residents. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Waltham’s crime prevention measures—whether through community policing, local initiatives, or environmental design—appear to be effective in reducing exposure to crime. While the month-on-month increase may raise questions, the overall context of Waltham’s consistently low rates suggests that any fluctuations are likely to be temporary and within the bounds of normal variation.