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

Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, placing it 72.3% below the UK average of 8.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence from national trends is most pronounced in the 'Other crime' category, which at 0.4 per 1,000 residents is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. The local crime profile is dominated by violent and sexual offences, accounting for 62.5% of all reported crimes, a figure that, while significantly lower than the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 (50% below), raises questions about the underlying dynamics of interpersonal conflict in the area. Seasonal factors may play a role in shaping these patterns: July, a peak summer month, typically sees schools out of session, festivals, and increased tourism — conditions that could theoretically heighten risks for both property and personal crime. However, Waddington’s data defies expectations, with property crimes at an exceptionally low 2 incidents (0.3 per 1,000), 38% below the UK average. This suggests that the area’s geography, its rural character or limited urban density, may contribute to a crime profile that is both safer in absolute terms and distinct in its distribution. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) further reinforces this, though the 100% month-on-month increase from 1 to 2 incidents hints at potential shifts in local activity patterns. While the absence of detailed demographic data limits deeper analysis, the interplay between seasonal context and local characteristics likely explains the area’s unique position on the UK crime map.

July 2023 revealed stark contrasts in crime trends for Waddington (North Kesteven). Violent and sexual offences declined by 41.2% month-on-month, dropping from 17 to 10 incidents — a shift that may reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic during summer evenings or altered community behaviour. Conversely, 'Other crime' surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a category that, while not explicitly defined in the data, could include unclassified or emerging types of misconduct. This category’s rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents is 186% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, highlighting a local anomaly that deserves closer attention. Meanwhile, vehicle crime also increased by 100%, from 1 to 2 incidents, though this remains 38% below the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in 'Other crime' offers a concrete insight: the category’s doubling in a single month suggests a need for targeted awareness, particularly as the area’s low overall rate may mask specific vulnerabilities in certain crime types.

Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, marking a 40.6% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000. This reduction suggests a continued improvement in local safety, though the pace of decline may reflect seasonal factors such as the winding down of summer festivals or a shift in community activity patterns. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance. When scaled to the population of 7,024, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 439 residents — a statistic that, while modest, contextualises the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. The population context further underscores that Waddington’s low crime rate is not merely a product of its size but also of the community’s broader socio-economic and geographical characteristics, which may include limited urban density or specific local initiatives that have not been explicitly documented in the data.