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

December 2024 in Waddington (North Kesteven) revealed a crime profile marked by a stark contrast between local patterns and UK-wide averages. The area's overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents was 46.5% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that reflects the area's likely rural character and smaller population. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 55.6% of all reported incidents (15 out of 27 total crimes), with their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 placing Waddington 18% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This suggests a local environment where violent crime, while present, remains significantly lower than in more densely populated regions. Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and shoplifting (2 incidents) followed, though both fell well below UK averages—anti-social behaviour by 4% and shoplifting by 47%. The seasonal context of December, with its dark evenings and Christmas shopping peak, likely influenced these patterns, though the low overall rate suggests that the area's built-up nature within a rural district may contribute to a more subdued crime picture. The absence of major property crime spikes, despite the holiday season, could indicate effective local deterrence measures or the transient nature of some incidents. These figures, while modest, highlight the importance of maintaining community-focused policing strategies in a small, semi-rural area where crime trends can shift rapidly.

December 2024 saw unexpected surges in burglary, shoplifting, and other theft, each doubling from zero to one or two incidents—a 100% increase. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, contrast with a 50% decrease in criminal damage and arson and a 14.3% drop in anti-social behaviour. The dominance of violent crimes (15 out of 27 total) is striking, with their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 placing Waddington 18% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Property crimes, though fewer in number, also show stark underperformance relative to the UK: shoplifting is 47% below the national average, and burglary is 68% below. Residents might find the daily crime count—roughly one per day—particularly relevant, as it frames the risk in tangible terms. These figures suggest a combination of local factors and broader trends from the data alone.

Waddington's December 2024 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 12.3% increase from the previous month's 3.4 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in December—a figure that, while low, suggests ongoing vigilance is necessary. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 260 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively sparse distribution of incidents in a population of 7,024. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, though the local context of Waddington—a built-up area within a rural district—likely contributes to this disparity. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the 12.3% rise, the absolute number of crimes remains minimal compared to larger urban centres. Residents may find this context reassuring, though the month-on-month increase warrants attention to emerging patterns.