Waltham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,804 residents, Waltham recorded 18 crimes in January 2026, equating to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 people—60.3% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the breakdown reveals a shift in the nature of incidents. Violent crimes dominated, accounting for 66.7% of all reported offences, with 12 incidents involving violence and sexual offences. Property crimes, including burglary and other theft, made up the remaining 33.3%, with burglary and criminal damage each rising sharply from zero to two incidents. Seasonal factors may partly explain the lower overall rate, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which can dampen outdoor crime. However, the spike in violent crimes suggests local dynamics—such as social interactions during the post-holiday period—may be influencing trends. Waltham’s position as a built-up area within North East Lincolnshire, likely with limited commercial density and a smaller community footprint, may contribute to its consistently low crime rates compared to larger urban centres. The data also shows that for specific categories like public order offences, Waltham’s rate is 52% below the UK average, further illustrating the area’s unique crime profile.

Violent crimes saw the most significant rise in January, increasing by 71.4% from 7 to 12 incidents—a sharp jump that may partly explain the overall rate increase. Burglary and criminal damage and arson each doubled from zero to two incidents, marking a 100% increase for both categories. These spikes contrast with the UK average for burglary, which is only 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting Waltham’s burglary rate is 7% above the national benchmark. Meanwhile, violent crime in Waltham is 28% below the UK average, with 1.8 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.5 per 1,000. The breakdown also shows other theft and public order offences are 35% and 52% below UK averages respectively, indicating a broader trend of lower property-related crime. For residents, this data highlights that while violent crime is rising, the area remains safer than average for theft and disorder.

Waltham's crime rate in January 2026 rose to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, a 50.6% increase from the previous month's 1.8 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When viewed through the lens of population density, the monthly exposure rate—1 reported crime for every 378 residents—places Waltham significantly below the UK average, though the recent uptick suggests a need for continued monitoring. The area’s small population of 6,804 means that even with the increase, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, with 18 incidents spread across a community of fewer than 7,000 people. This context highlights how local crime statistics can appear starkly different when scaled against national averages, reinforcing the importance of population-specific analysis in understanding local trends.