Waddington (North Kesteven) Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Waddington (North Kesteven) maintained a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, a figure that is 64.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, even as seasonal factors influenced specific categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 55% of all incidents.6 per 1,000 remains 39% below the UK average. The breakdown illustrates a balance between violent and property crimes, with property offences contributing 30% of the total (6 incidents) and violent crimes comprising 70% (11 incidents). August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributed to fluctuations in certain categories, such as public order offences, which saw a 100% increase from July. However, the overall safety of the area is reinforced by the fact that nearly all crime types — from other theft to shoplifting — remain significantly below national averages. The low crime rate, combined with the area’s built-up nature, suggests that localized factors such as community engagement and reduced seasonal foot traffic may play a role in maintaining this trend. While the rise in bicycle theft (from 0 to 1 incident) hints at potential vulnerabilities, the absence of major spikes in property or violent crime indicates that Waddington remains a relatively secure environment for residents.

August 2023 marked a 100% increase in public order offences, shoplifting, and bicycle theft compared to July, though these categories remain well below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type, occurred at a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 — 39% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other theft and public order offences also showed significant gaps from national rates, with other theft at 0.4 per 1,000 (37% below UK average) and public order at 0.3 per 1,000 (50% below UK average). The rise in bicycle theft, though small in absolute terms (from 0 to 1 incident), is the only category in the area exceeding the UK average by 11%. These shifts suggest localized factors, such as increased foot traffic during August’s peak holiday season, may have influenced specific crime types without affecting the overall safety profile.

Waddington (North Kesteven) saw a 25.0% increase in its crime rate from 2.3 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents in August 2023 compared to the previous month. This rise, though notable, still places the area 64.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall volume of incidents. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 351 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this built-up area. This comparison highlights the area’s continued safety profile, even as small fluctuations occur. The absence of a UK-wide daily crime benchmark means local context remains critical, but the monthly exposure metric offers a clear snapshot of how infrequent crime is in Waddington compared to the national average. These figures suggest that while August saw a slight uptick, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average.