Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Washingborough and Heighington’s crime profile in April 2023 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents—69.3% below the national figure. This built-up area within North Kesteven, likely characterised by its smaller population and low-density housing, maintains a consistently low crime environment. The top two crime categories—violence and sexual offences (5 incidents, 31.3% of total) and burglary (4 incidents, 25.0%)—illustrate a balance between personal safety concerns and property-related issues. While violent crime rose sharply, the overall rate for violence and sexual offences remains 73% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or demographic factors that mitigate such incidents. Burglary, however, stands out as an exception, with a rate 100% above the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), potentially linked to isolated properties or seasonal vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and springtime activity—may have influenced the increase in public order offences, though these remain modest compared to the UK. The combination of low population density, limited commercial activity, and strong local community ties may contribute to the area’s overall safety, despite the spikes in specific categories.

April 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences doubling to two incidents and burglary surging from zero to four. This contrasts with a 50% drop in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which fell to one incident each. Violent crime also increased by two-thirds, rising from three to five cases. These changes highlight a notable imbalance, with property crimes (7 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crimes (5), though both categories remain well below UK averages. Burglary, in particular, stood out as the only category exceeding the national rate by 100%, a stark contrast to the 73% below average for violence and sexual offences. For residents, the doubling of public order offences—such as anti-social behaviour or noise complaints—may indicate heightened community tensions during the Easter period, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low.

The crime rate in April 2023 rose by 33.7% compared to the previous month, reflecting a shift in local crime patterns. With 16 total crimes reported over 30 days, this equates to roughly one crime per day in Washingborough and Heighington—a figure that, while low, suggests consistent activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 443 residents, highlighting the relatively sparse nature of incidents in this built-up area. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable here due to the lack of national daily or monthly exposure figures. The population of 7,081 residents further contextualises the data, showing that even with the 33.7% increase, the area remains among the safest in the country. This low density of incidents, combined with the relatively small population, reinforces the area’s status as a low-crime environment, though the rise in certain categories deserves closer attention.