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

For a population of 7,024 residents, Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 21 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 people. This figure is 60.0% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a disparity that reflects the area's low overall crime profile. The breakdown reveals a striking dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 57.1% of all incidents (12 cases), followed by property crimes (7 cases). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violent offences typically account for around 34% of all crimes. Seasonal factors may play a role in this pattern: November, with its dark evenings and events like Bonfire Night, could contribute to increased incidents of violence and anti-social behaviour. The area's low crime rate is consistent with its character as a small, rural-built-up area within North Kesteven, where community cohesion and limited urban density likely reduce opportunities for crime. However, the high proportion of violent offences compared to property crimes suggests that local dynamics—such as social interactions in public spaces—may be more influential than typical rural crime drivers like burglary or vehicle crime. This balance of crime types indicates a need to consider both environmental and social factors in understanding local patterns, rather than attributing outcomes solely to geography or population size.

November 2023 saw a 300.0% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This jump, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 (2% above). The rise in such offences could be linked to seasonal factors like Bonfire Night, which often sees spikes in pyrotechnic-related incidents. Concurrently, violent crimes rose by 20.0% (from 10 to 12 cases), maintaining their position as the most common crime type. This increase, though modest, is notable given the area's typically low violent crime rates. In contrast, public order offences dropped by 50.0% (from 2 to 1), possibly due to reduced foot traffic during the month or effective local policing around key events. The area's violent crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 (57.1% of total crimes) is 34% below the UK average for this category, highlighting a consistent safety advantage in this area. Residents might find the specific figure of 12 violent crimes in November useful for contextualising local safety, though it's important to note that this remains a small number in absolute terms for such a low-population area.

The crime rate in November 2023 (3.0 per 1,000) represents a 10.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 1 crime per day across the 30-day period, a figure that feels manageable for a small community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 334 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national averages. For context, the UK's average monthly exposure rate would be significantly higher, though specific figures are not provided for comparison. This low exposure rate underscores the area's relative safety, even as violent crimes increased slightly. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Waddington's crime profile is not only below the UK average but also highly concentrated in specific categories. For instance, the 12 violent crimes represent a significant proportion of the total 21 crimes, but when scaled to the population, they still amount to just 1.7 per 1,000—well below the UK's average of 2.6 per 1,000 for this category. This suggests that while the area is not immune to localised spikes, its overall crime environment remains markedly safer than the national average, a trend likely reinforced by its rural character and smaller community size.