Waddington (North Kesteven) Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Waddington (North Kesteven) reported a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in April 2024, placing it 57.1% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure, which reflects 23 total crimes over the month, is consistent with the area’s historical pattern of maintaining low crime levels despite its status as a built-up area within a rural district. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents, though its rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed, making up 17.4% of crimes, while criminal damage and arson contributed 8.7%. These figures align with the characteristics of a small, semi-rural community where social cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower levels of certain types of crime. Seasonal factors in April — including Easter and the transition to spring — likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity and community engagement, which could have indirectly affected crime rates. The low rate of property crimes (6 incidents, or 26% of total) further supports the idea that Waddington’s built-up area is not a hub for retail or commercial activity that might drive shoplifting or burglary. The overall crime profile suggests a stable environment where residents are less likely to encounter crime than in larger urban areas, though the relatively high proportion of violent offences compared to other categories deserves closer attention to local social dynamics and policing strategies.

April 2024 marked sharp shifts in specific crime categories, with three offences seeing 100% increases from zero to one reported incident: other crime, public order, and theft from the person. These jumps, though numerically small, highlight the volatility of low-frequency crime types in the area. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 80%, dropping from five to one incident, a change that may reflect targeted interventions or seasonal factors. Violent crimes remained the most common category, accounting for 47.8% of all reported incidents, though their rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 38% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 20% to four incidents, also remained significantly below the UK average (51% below). The month-on-month decrease in shoplifting (50%) suggests a potential impact from Easter-related foot traffic patterns. Residents may find the 80% reduction in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a measurable improvement in this specific area of concern.

April 2024 saw an 11.6% decrease in Waddington’s crime rate compared to March, dropping from 3.7 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader trends in the area, where crime rates have consistently remained well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately one crime per day, reflecting a low-frequency pattern typical of smaller built-up areas. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 305 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of exposure to crime in this community. When scaled to the local population of 7,024, this monthly exposure translates to a manageable risk profile, particularly when compared to larger urban centres. The drop in crime is consistent with seasonal patterns observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas, where spring weather and Easter-related activities may have encouraged more community engagement and reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.