Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Washingborough and Heighington, a built-up area within North Kesteven, recorded a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents—64% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure places the area firmly in the lower end of the national spectrum, a trend that has likely been sustained by a combination of factors including its relatively low population density, community-focused policing, and the character of the built-up environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 63.2% of all reported crimes. This category, while significant locally, remains 34% below the UK average, a disparity that may reflect broader social or demographic differences. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson followed, each contributing 10.5% of the total. These figures align with the seasonal context of November, a time marked by darker evenings and events such as Bonfire Night, which may contribute to increased reports of disorder. The relatively low rates of property crime, such as shoplifting and other theft, which are 82% and 52% below UK averages respectively, suggest that the area’s retail and community infrastructure may play a role in deterring such offences. However, the month-on-month increase in certain categories, including anti-social behaviour, points to the need for ongoing vigilance. The area’s crime profile illustrates a combination of local conditions and national trends, with its low rates likely supported by factors such as stable housing, strong local community ties, and the absence of major commercial or industrial hubs that might otherwise drive crime. As the year progresses, monitoring these patterns will be essential to understanding how seasonal and economic factors influence local safety.

November saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and shoplifting each doubling from October levels. This surge in these categories, while not matching UK averages, highlights specific local pressures. Violence and sexual offences, which made up 63.2% of all crimes, remained 34% below the UK average, underscoring a consistent gap in violent crime trends. Conversely, other theft fell by 50%, a decrease that may reflect seasonal retail activity or changes in consumer behaviour around Black Friday. The rise in anti-social behaviour, in particular, could be linked to the darker evenings of November, a factor that warrants attention for local authorities. For residents, the data suggests that while the area remains safer than the UK average, targeted efforts to address emerging trends may be necessary.

The crime rate in November 2023 rose by 35.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.0 to 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. When scaled to the population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 373 residents over the month. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the local context—such as the area’s built-up nature and seasonal factors—means the risk remains proportionally minimal. The change in rate aligns with the timing of November events, including darker evenings and the Black Friday shopping period, which may have influenced patterns of activity and, consequently, crime reporting. However, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting that systemic factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, may contribute to this sustained gap.