Waddington Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2023, Waddington (North Kesteven) maintained a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents, 66.2% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk where, over the course of the month, one resident in every 370 experienced a reported crime. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52.6% of all incidents, followed by other theft (15.8%) and public order offences (10.5%). These figures suggest a community where interpersonal conflicts and minor thefts are the primary concerns, though both categories remain significantly below national averages. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the transition to winter, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, such as the 200% rise in other theft, which could be linked to increased opportunities during darker evenings or holiday-related activity. However, the overall low crime rate aligns with Waddington’s likely character as a smaller, rural or semi-rural built-up area, where social cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime. The drop in anti-social behaviour by 83.3% from September highlights a possible seasonal lull in disorderly conduct, though this remains an area to monitor for future trends.

October 2023 saw a 200% increase in other theft, rising from one to three incidents. This spike contrasts with a sharp 83.3% decline in anti-social behaviour, which dropped from six to one case. The violent crime category, which makes up 52.6% of all reported crimes, remains 48% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, suggesting a consistent trend of lower violence in the area. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 49% below the UK average. These shifts may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and Halloween activities, which could influence patterns of theft and public disorder. The drop in anti-social behaviour, while significant, may indicate effective local interventions or natural fluctuations in community activity. Residents should note that other theft, though a small portion of total crimes, has seen a notable surge, warranting attention to personal security measures in public spaces.

Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 19 total crimes in October 2023, translating to roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period. This daily frequency provides a tangible sense of how often crime occurs in the area, though it remains significantly lower than national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 370 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. This monthly exposure figure underscores the area’s safety profile, particularly when contrasted with the UK average of 8.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. The drop in the overall crime rate from 3.8 per 1,000 in September to 2.7 per 1,000 in October reflects a sustained trend of declining crime, though seasonal factors such as shorter days and Halloween may have influenced this shift. The population context further illustrates that, for a community of 7,024 residents, the risk of encountering crime remains minimal, even when accounting for local patterns like anti-social behaviour and property crime. These figures align with the area’s character as a smaller, likely rural or semi-rural built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced crime rates.