Waddington Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, placing it 49.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relative safety, particularly given its status as a built-up area within North Kesteven. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 31.0%. These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and community disturbances, which may be influenced by the area’s social dynamics. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely plays a role in the crime profile, with tourism and empty homes potentially contributing to increased burglary risks. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating effective local policing or community cohesion. Violence and sexual offences. compared to July, still fall below the UK average for the category. This suggests that while certain challenges persist, the area’s crime profile remains distinct from national trends. The low rates of public order offences, vehicle crime, and burglary further reinforce Waddington’s position as an area with a relatively low incidence of crime, despite the seasonal fluctuations. These patterns are consistent with the area’s characteristics, which may include a smaller population, strong community ties, or targeted policing strategies that mitigate risks typically associated with larger urban centres.

August 2025 marked a notable 62.5% rise in violence and sexual offences, increasing from 8 to 13 incidents. This surge, though significant, remains 34% below the UK average for the category. Simultaneously, public order offences dropped by two-thirds, from 3 to 1, a decline that aligns with the area’s historically low rates for such incidents. The increase in burglary—doubling from 0 to 1 case—raises questions about seasonal factors, as August is a peak holiday month. This may reflect the risk posed by empty homes during the summer, though the overall burglary rate remains 63% below the UK average. The rise in criminal damage and arson, which doubled from 2 to 4 incidents, contrasts with the category’s UK average, where it is only 2% higher. These shifts underscore the combination of local demographics and broader national trends, with Waddington’s unique character influencing its crime profile.

Waddington (North Kesteven) saw an 11.6% increase in its overall crime rate from 3.7 to 4.1 per 1,000 residents between July and August 2025. While this rise is modest, the daily crime count of approximately one incident per day remains exceptionally low compared to national trends. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 242 residents, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. With a population of 7,024, the localised nature of crime here contrasts sharply with the UK’s broader patterns, where daily crime rates are significantly higher. This suggests that Waddington’s community and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating risks, despite the seasonal factors typically associated with increased activity in tourist areas. The low rate of public order offences—83% below the UK average—further highlights the area’s distinct profile compared to larger urban centres.