Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,081, Washingborough and Heighington recorded 12 crimes in September 2023, translating to a crime rate of 1.7 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 78.8% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this built-up area. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast to national trends: 50% of incidents were violence and sexual offences, significantly higher than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (67% below). Property crimes accounted for 41.7% of the total, with burglary and other theft each contributing 16.7%, both well below the UK averages for their categories. Seasonal factors may have played a role, as September typically sees the return of students and the start of term, though the low overall numbers suggest minimal impact from these transitions. The area’s character—likely a small, low-density built-up zone with limited commercial or nightlife activity—may contribute to the subdued crime profile. With only 12 crimes reported, the data offers limited scope for deep analysis, but the consistent gap between local and national rates underscores the area’s relative safety compared to larger urban centres. The dominance of violent crimes, however, raises questions about local dynamics that warrant further contextual exploration.

September saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This marks a notable shift in the crime mix, with property crimes now accounting for 41.7% of the total. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson fell by 80% (from 5 to 1), and anti-social behaviour dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), suggesting seasonal or situational factors may have influenced these trends. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, at 0.9 per 1,000 residents—67% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This stark discrepancy with national patterns highlights the area’s unique profile, where interpersonal crime appears more significant than property crime. Residents might find the burglary increase particularly noteworthy, given the area’s otherwise low crime levels. The reduction in anti-social behaviour could reflect the start of the academic year, with fewer transient populations in the area. However, the absence of data on specific locations or demographics limits definitive conclusions about these shifts.

The crime rate in September 2023 (1.7 per 1,000) represents a 36.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the area’s exceptionally low crime levels. Monthly exposure data shows that over the course of September, 1 reported crime occurred for roughly every 590 residents, a rate that is 78.8% below the UK average. For a population of 7,081, this means the area experienced fewer than two crimes per month, a statistic that places it among the safest in the country. The context of a small built-up area with limited commercial or nightlife activity likely contributes to this outcome, as such environments typically see lower crime rates compared to more densely populated or economically diverse regions. The absence of significant spikes in any crime category further reinforces the stability of the local crime picture, though the increase in burglary may signal a need for targeted awareness in residential areas.