Waddington Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a combination of crime trends in Waddington (North Kesteven), a built-up area within North Kesteven. The overall crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents placed the area 63.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a figure that highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.4% of all reported crimes—nearly half the total. This category, while significantly lower than the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), saw a 30.8% decrease from August, likely influenced by the transition into the academic term and reduced social activity in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 31.6% of crimes, with a 33.3% drop from the previous month. These trends align with seasonal patterns typical of September, when back-to-school routines and shorter evenings may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the sharp increase in public order offences—doubling from one to two incidents—raises questions about emerging challenges in community management. The presence of violence and sexual offences, though lower than the UK average, remains a critical concern for residents, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. The area’s low crime rate, combined with its demographic profile as a smaller built-up area, suggests that local factors such as strong community networks and effective policing are likely contributors to its safety record. Yet, the rise in possession of weapons—a category 43% above the UK average—deserves closer attention, as it may indicate shifting patterns in criminal activity or increased accessibility to illicit items.

September 2025 saw a sharp increase in possession of weapons, rising from zero to one incident—a 100% jump. This spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in local crime dynamics. Concurrently, public order offences doubled from one to two, marking another 100% increase. These rises contrast with notable declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson dropped by 75% from four to one, possibly linked to the start of the school term reducing vandalism opportunities. Anti-social behaviour also fell by a third, from nine to six, suggesting a seasonal easing of tensions. While violent crimes decreased by 30.8% from August, they remain a significant concern, accounting for 47.4% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences in Waddington are 50% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 43% increase in possession of weapons compared to the national rate. Residents should remain vigilant around public order issues, which have doubled in the past month.

Waddington (North Kesteven)'s crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 34.4% compared to the previous month, reflecting a significant downward trend. This decline brings the area’s rate to 2.7 per 1,000 residents, well below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that remains low for a built-up area. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure rate of one crime for every 370 residents underscores the area’s relative safety compared to broader national trends. While the overall rate has fallen, the distribution of crime types reveals a nuanced picture: violent crimes, though still below the UK average, have seen a 30.8% decrease from August, while anti-social behaviour has dropped by a third. This contrast highlights how local factors—such as seasonal transitions and community engagement—may influence crime patterns differently than national averages.