Waltham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Waltham’s crime rate in February 2026 remained exceptionally low, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents—71.9% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the safest in the country, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50% of all crimes reported, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and other theft (16.7%). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with limited outdoor activity—likely contributes to the overall low crime rate, as fewer opportunities for public-facing crimes such as theft from the person or vehicle crime may exist. However, the data also reveals a notable shift in the crime mix: while violent crimes have declined significantly, property-related offences have seen small increases, particularly in categories like criminal damage and arson. This pattern may reflect local dynamics, such as the impact of seasonal transitions on community behaviour or the influence of specific neighbourhood characteristics, such as the presence of industrial or residential zones where damage and arson are more likely to occur. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and other crime (0.2 per 1,000) further reinforce the area’s overall safety, though the 100% increase in these categories from January suggests the need for continued monitoring. Waltham’s built-up status within North East Lincolnshire, a region with a mix of urban and industrial areas, may explain both the low overall rate and the specific fluctuations in crime types, as infrastructure and community initiatives could play a role in mitigating incidents.

February 2026 saw a striking reversal in crime trends, with violence and sexual offences halving from 12 to 6, a 50% decrease. This drop contrasts sharply with the 100% increases in criminal damage and arson, vehicle crime, and other crime, each of which doubled from zero or one incident to two. The category of violence and sexual offences remains 61% below the UK average at 0.9 per 1,000, a figure that suggests Waltham’s approach to community safety may be particularly effective in reducing severe incidents. Meanwhile, the surge in criminal damage and arson—now at 0.3 per 1,000—raises questions about potential seasonal factors, though the low overall rate means these incidents remain rare. Residents may find the 1-in-567 monthly exposure statistic particularly reassuring, as it contextualises the area’s safety despite the small upticks in specific categories.

Waltham's crime rate in February 2026 stood at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, a 33.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical winter lull in outdoor activity, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Over the course of the month, 12 crimes were reported, translating to roughly 0 crimes per day on average—a figure that highlights the area’s low baseline of criminal activity. When scaled to the population of 6,804, this means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 567 residents over the month. This monthly exposure statistic provides context for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of encountering crime is exceptionally low compared to national averages. While the daily crime count is a local metric without a UK equivalent, the monthly exposure figure underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. The sustained low rate suggests that local factors—such as community engagement or infrastructure—may contribute to maintaining this trend.