Waddington Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile in Waddington (North Kesteven) during May 2024, accounting for 43.8% of all reported incidents—more than double the share of the next most common category, violence and sexual offences. At 2.3 per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate was 72.6% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement strategies. The low rate, combined with the prominence of anti-social behaviour, suggests a combination of social dynamics and environmental factors. May’s extended evenings and bank holidays may have contributed to the spike in anti-social behaviour, as increased outdoor activity and socialising could have created conditions conducive to such incidents. This trend aligns with patterns observed in other rural and semi-rural areas, where seasonal shifts often influence crime types. The presence of 3 possession of weapons incidents—400% above the UK average—introduces a unique concern, though the overall context remains one of low-level crime. The area’s built-up nature within North Kesteven, coupled with its relatively small population, likely plays a role in maintaining this balance. As the year progresses, monitoring how these patterns evolve will be critical, particularly in addressing the specific issue of weapon possession while sustaining the current low crime environment.

May 2024 witnessed a 75% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from 4 to 7 incidents—a sharp contrast to the 54.5% decline in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 11 to 5. This shift underscores a notable reallocation of crime types, with public order issues overtaking violent crime as the most frequent category. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, jumping from 0 to 3 incidents, a figure that is 400% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This anomaly, while statistically significant, remains an isolated concern given the overall low crime rate. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decrease consistent with the seasonal pattern of reduced outdoor activity in May. For residents, the 72.6% gap between Waddington’s rate and the UK average offers a clear benchmark, illustrating the area’s relative safety despite the rise in anti-social behaviour.

Waddington (North Kesteven) saw a 30.3% reduction in its crime rate from April 2024 (3.3 per 1,000) to May 2024 (2.3 per 1,000), reflecting a sustained decline in reported incidents. This monthly decrease aligns with broader trends observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas, where seasonal factors and community engagement may influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in May, a figure that, while low, remains a local benchmark for residents to contextualise safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 439 residents, a statistic that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 7,024. When scaled to the area’s size and demographics, this suggests a stable environment with limited exposure to crime, though the possession of weapons—rising to 3 incidents—introduces a unique concern not typically seen in comparable regions. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s built-up nature, illustrate a balance between low overall crime and specific anomalies that warrant attention.