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

In Waddington (North Kesteven), the risk of encountering crime in October 2025 translates to one reported incident for every 260 residents, a figure that situates the area’s safety within a broader per-capita context. The overall crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents is 50.6% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low level of crime that contrasts with national trends. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (9 incidents, 33.3% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (9 incidents, 33.3%). These categories highlight a mixed picture: while violence remains a concern, the area’s performance in this category is 51% below the UK average. However, criminal damage and arson—driven by factors such as seasonal events or local vulnerabilities—exceed the UK average by 132%, a stark anomaly. The low crime rate may partly stem from the area’s character as a built-up region within a rural district, where community cohesion and limited urban density could contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Conversely, the surge in criminal damage and arson may be influenced by October-specific factors, such as the darker evenings and Halloween, which could increase opportunities for such offences. These patterns illustrate the interplay between local conditions and seasonal rhythms, offering insights into how risk manifests differently in Waddington compared to larger, more densely populated areas.

October 2025 marked a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, surging from one incident in September to nine in October—an 800% increase. This spike, while extreme, may partly reflect seasonal factors such as Halloween-related activities or the darker evenings of the month. Concurrently, drugs-related offences doubled from zero to one, and other thefts rose from zero to four, both indicating new trends in local crime patterns. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 83.3% compared to September, from six to one, suggesting a potential reduction in incidents linked to community-focused efforts or seasonal shifts in public behaviour. These changes highlight a significant shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (13) now outpacing violent crimes (9) for the first time in recent months. The area’s criminal damage and arson rate is 132% above the UK average, a stark contrast to its violence and sexual offences rate, which is 51% below the national figure. This divergence underscores the need to address specific local challenges, such as vandalism, while maintaining the area’s strong performance in reducing violent crime.

In October 2025, Waddington (North Kesteven) saw a 41.7% rise in its crime rate compared to the previous month, increasing from 2.7 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This shift, though notable, remains far below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 260 residents. This ratio highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in Waddington compared to the UK average, even as the area saw a month-on-month uptick. The combination of a small population and a historically low crime rate means that the impact of each incident is more pronounced on a per-resident basis than in larger urban centres, where crime rates are typically higher but individual risk is distributed across more people.