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

Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded a crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 in July 2025, placing it 57% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure, though significantly lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 30.8% of total crimes, with 8 incidents reported — a rate 64% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 26.9% of crimes, and was itself 35% below the UK average. The area's crime profile in July was shaped by its seasonal context: peak summer, school holidays, and a surge in tourism and outdoor events. These factors may have contributed to the notable absence of property crime compared to other months, despite the typical summer increase in such incidents. However, public order offences saw a 100% month-on-month rise, suggesting a possible link to the heightened activity during festivals and events. The low overall crime rate, combined with the area's relatively small population of 7,024, reinforces its position as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK. While the increase from June's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is concerning, the area's crime trends remain consistent with its historical profile of low violent crime and strong community engagement, likely influenced by its rural-urban interface and limited nightlife infrastructure.

July 2025 witnessed a 100% increase in public order crimes compared to June, rising from zero to three incidents. This surge, alongside a doubling of criminal damage and arson cases (from one to two), and the emergence of vehicle crime (from zero to one), signals a shift in the crime mix. Violent crimes, though remaining at 8 (30.8% of total), were 64% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. Conversely, bicycle theft in Waddington was 25% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a rare outlier in an otherwise low-crime environment. These changes may partly reflect the seasonal context of July, with festivals and outdoor events potentially influencing public order and property crime trends. The absence of significant increases in property crimes, despite the summer peak, contrasts with national patterns and underscores the area's distinct characteristics.

Waddington's crime rate in July 2025 (3.7 per 1,000) marks a 100% increase compared to June's rate of 1.9 per 1,000. This rise, while significant, remains 57% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day during July, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 270 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which would equate to one crime for every 116 residents in a similar-sized area. The population-scaled perspective highlights the area's relative safety, even with the upward trend in July. Residents may find the daily crime count useful for contextualising risk, though the overall rate remains well below national benchmarks. The increase from June appears to align with seasonal factors, such as heightened activity during summer festivals and events, which may have contributed to a temporary uptick in certain crime types.