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

Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing it 64.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This marked a 49.7% increase from December 2023’s rate of 1.7, though the area remains significantly safer than the national average. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (10 cases, 55.6% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (2 cases, 11.1%) and other theft (2 cases, 11.1%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may temper outdoor crime. However, the sharp rise in violent crime compared to December suggests a shift in local dynamics, possibly linked to post-holiday social interactions or changes in community activity. Despite this, the area’s overall crime profile remains far below UK norms, with violent crimes 46% below the national average and anti-social behaviour 70% below. The low rate of property crimes (5 total) further reinforces the area’s relatively secure environment, though the 67% increase in bicycle theft compared to the UK average highlights a niche vulnerability that warrants attention.

The month-on-month increase in crime rate from 1.7 to 2.6 per 1,000 reflects a 49.7% rise, driven by sharp spikes in anti-social behaviour (+100%), bicycle theft (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+100%). These increases, though modest in absolute terms (1–2 cases each), indicate emerging trends worth monitoring. Violent crimes, while still the most frequent category, remain 46% below the UK average, suggesting that the area’s broader safety profile is intact. Bicycle theft in Waddington is 67% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect local factors such as cycling infrastructure or community awareness. For residents, the daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day provides a tangible benchmark for assessing risk. The shift in crime mix from December also highlights a growing proportion of violent incidents, which could signal seasonal patterns or changes in local demographics. While these figures should be interpreted cautiously, they underscore the need for targeted measures to address specific vulnerabilities without overreacting to small absolute increases.

Comparing January 2024 to December 2023, Waddington’s crime rate rose from 1.7 to 2.6 per 1,000, a 49.7% increase that, while significant, still places the area far below the UK average. On a daily basis, the 18 total crimes reported in January equate to approximately 1 crime per day, a figure that may seem high in isolation but is contextually low given the area’s population of 7,024. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 390 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is markedly lower than the UK average. This statistic, when viewed alongside the area’s consistently low crime rates, illustrates the effectiveness of local policing or community cohesion in mitigating incidents. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that Waddington’s residents face a crime risk significantly lower than the national average, despite the month-on-month increase. While the rise in anti-social behaviour and bicycle theft may raise concerns, the broader context of Waddington’s safety profile suggests that these fluctuations are unlikely to represent a systemic trend but rather isolated incidents or temporary factors.