Waddington Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Waddington (North Kesteven) during March 2023 reveals a pattern dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 64.7% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 11.8%. This stark imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crimes make up 42% of total reported incidents. The overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents places the area 68.4% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, underscoring its relatively safe environment. The dominance of violent crimes, including 11 cases of violence and sexual offences, may reflect the area’s character as a built-up rural community with limited commercial activity, where interpersonal conflicts or isolated incidents are more likely to occur. Seasonal factors in March—such as the transition to spring and the lengthening of evenings—may contribute to increased social interactions in public spaces, influencing the higher proportion of violent crimes. However, property crimes were low, with only 4 incidents, including 2 cases of criminal damage and arson, both 50% below the UK average. This suggests that the area’s physical infrastructure or community cohesion may reduce opportunities for property-related crimes. The single instance of bicycle theft, which was 43% above the UK average, remains an anomaly, linked to local cycling habits or targeted theft in specific locations. Overall, the crime profile highlights a balance between low property crime and higher violent crime rates, shaped by the area’s rural yet built-up nature and seasonal dynamics.

March 2023 marked a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes accounting for 64.7% of all reported incidents—significantly higher than the 42% UK average for this category. This dominance of violent crimes, including 11 cases of violence and sexual offences, contrasts sharply with the UK’s broader mix of property and violent crimes. The area’s property crime rate was 0.3 per 1,000 (11.8% of total), 50% below the UK average for criminal damage and arson. However, bicycle theft emerged as an outlier, with a rate 43% above the UK average. This anomaly may reflect local factors such as cycling infrastructure or community practices. For residents, the low property crime rate offers reassurance, though the higher proportion of violent crimes suggests a need for continued vigilance in public spaces. These figures highlight a distinct profile compared to national trends, where property crimes often dominate.

March 2023 saw 17 crimes reported in Waddington (North Kesteven), translating to one crime per 413 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure provides a clear snapshot of the likelihood of encountering crime for someone living in the area. On a daily basis, the local rate averaged one crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national trends. When placed in context of the area’s population of 7,024, the 2.4 crimes per 1,000 residents highlights a stark contrast to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This suggests that the built-up area within North Kesteven maintains a significantly safer profile than the national average, particularly when considering the breakdown of crime types. The 1-in-413 resident statistic, while a monthly aggregate, underscores that the area remains a place where the majority of residents are unlikely to experience crime directly. This low frequency aligns with the broader pattern of property crime being less prevalent than violent crime in the region.