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

Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in January 2025, placing it 59.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked improvement reflects broader trends in the built-up area, which has historically maintained lower crime rates compared to national benchmarks. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40% of total), followed by vehicle crime (20%) and public order incidents (15%). These figures align with seasonal patterns observed in similar small-town environments, where post-holiday periods often see reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities, potentially contributing to lower overall crime levels. However, the data also highlights the persistent challenge of violent crime, which remains the largest single category despite a 46.7% month-on-month decline from the previous month. The area's low crime rate is consistent with its character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up area, where community cohesion and limited urban infrastructure may act as natural deterrents to certain types of crime. Vehicle crime, while still below the UK average, showed a 46% increase compared to national figures, suggesting a need for targeted measures in this category. The seasonal context of January—shorter days, colder weather, and post-Christmas retail quietude—likely played a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact interplay of factors remains complex. Overall, the data illustrates a broadly positive trend in public safety, though specific crime types warrant continued attention.

January 2025 saw significant month-on-month shifts in crime trends, with public order offences surging by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents) and vehicle crime doubling (from 0 to 4). These increases contrast sharply with a 46.7% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 8 cases—a reduction that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced social gatherings during colder weather. The category of anti-social behaviour also declined sharply by 66.7% (from 6 to 2), suggesting a possible response to local community initiatives or heightened policing during the month. Waddington’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 56% below the UK average, while vehicle crime (0.6 per 1,000) is 46% above national levels. This divergence underscores the area’s unique profile: while violent crime remains well below national benchmarks, vehicle-related incidents are higher. For residents, the 20 total crimes reported in January—equivalent to one incident per 351 residents—provide a tangible sense of the scale of local policing challenges. The rise in public order offences, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging issues in community spaces that warrant further analysis. These findings highlight the importance of tailored crime prevention strategies that balance the area’s strengths in reducing violent crime with targeted interventions for rising concerns like vehicle crime.

Compared to December 2024, Waddington’s crime rate in January 2025 fell by 25.8%, dropping from 3.8 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the typical post-holiday lull in crime seen in small built-up areas, where reduced foot traffic and colder weather may limit opportunities for certain offences. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day in January—a figure that, while modest, translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 351 residents. This ratio places the area in a markedly safer position than the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be significantly higher. The population context further underscores the low crime profile: with 7,024 residents, the 20 reported crimes in January represent a manageable burden for local policing resources. However, the relatively higher rate of vehicle crime compared to the UK average (0.6 vs 0.4 per 1,000) suggests a specific vulnerability in this category, possibly linked to local infrastructure or parking patterns. The comparison to the previous month also reveals the volatility of crime trends in Waddington, where sharp fluctuations in specific categories—such as the 200% rise in public order offences—highlight the need for continuous monitoring. While the overall trend is positive, these variations indicate that the area’s safety depends on addressing niche risks without compromising the broader success in reducing violent crime.