Waddington (North Kesteven) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Waddington (North Kesteven) maintains a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, a figure 49.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This built-up area within rural North Kesteven demonstrates a marked contrast to national trends, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 50% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour at 16.7%. The relatively low overall rate aligns with the area's semi-rural character, where lower population density and limited commercial activity may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crime types. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns, with February's winter conditions and pre-spring lull likely contributing to the modest total of 24 crimes recorded this month. Violent crime rates in Waddington (1.7 per 1,000) are 28% below the UK average for this category, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 38% below national levels. This suggests a community where social cohesion and local policing efforts may be effectively mitigating conflict, though the prominence of violent crime remains a concern requiring targeted intervention.

February 2025 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour doubling from 2 to 4 incidents (+100%) and shoplifting emerging as a new category with 1 reported case. This contrasts with declines in public order offences (-66.7%) and vehicle crime (-50.0%), reflecting seasonal dynamics and potential changes in local activity. The crime mix remains heavily skewed toward violent crime, which constitutes 50% of all reported incidents, a share significantly higher than the UK average for property crimes. While Waddington's violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 28% below the UK average, the local prevalence of this category raises questions about community safety strategies. Residents may find the 100% increase in anti-social behaviour particularly noteworthy, suggesting a need for enhanced community engagement or targeted enforcement in areas where such incidents are concentrated.

The crime rate in Waddington (North Kesteven) rose 20.0% from 2.9 per 1,000 in January 2025 to 3.4 per 1,000 in February. below the UK average. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 28-day period, a daily figure that underscores the area's overall safety relative to national benchmarks. When scaled to the local population of 7,024, the monthly exposure rate means that one crime occurred for every 293 residents over the course of February—a statistic that, while showing a slight upward trend, remains exceptionally low by UK standards. The population-scaled perspective highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining low crime levels, even as month-on-month fluctuations occur. These figures suggest that residents face significantly lower risks of victimisation compared to the average UK resident, with the area's semi-rural setting and limited commercial activity likely playing a role in this favourable comparison.