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

For a population of 7,024, 25 crimes were recorded in November 2025, translating to one reported incident for every 281 residents. This rate of 3.6 per 1,000 individuals is 50.7% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, placing Waddington (North Kesteven) among the safer built-up areas in the country. The crime profile reveals a marked emphasis on violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (16%) and vehicle crime (12%). These patterns are consistent with the area’s characteristics as a rural built-up area where community policing and local engagement may contribute to lower rates of property crime. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings may have influenced the rise in violence, though the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average. The low property crime rate, particularly in relation to vehicle crime and criminal damage, suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be effectively deterring such incidents. However, the increase in other crime, which is 87% above the UK average, indicates areas for further investigation and targeted interventions.

November 2025 witnessed a notable 55.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 9 to 14 incidents, which underscores the need for continued focus on community safety measures. Concurrently, vehicle crime and other crime both doubled from zero to three and one to two cases respectively, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or unmet security needs. In contrast, other theft and public order offences fell by 75% and 50% respectively, indicating effective interventions or changes in community behaviour. Violence and sexual offences in Waddington remain 22% below the UK average, while other crime is 87% above, highlighting the area’s unique crime profile compared to national trends.

Waddington (North Kesteven) saw a 7.3% decrease in its crime rate from 3.8 per 1,000 in October 2025 to 3.6 per 1,000 in November 2025, marking a sustained trend of lower-than-average crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in November, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate compared to other parts of the UK. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 281 residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing crime in Waddington is significantly lower than the national average. This monthly exposure figure, when contextualised against the area’s population of 7,024, highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining a safe environment, though it remains crucial to monitor seasonal fluctuations that could influence crime patterns.