Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

October 2024 in Washingborough and Heighington revealed a strikingly low crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 69.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked safety profile is driven by the dominance of violent crimes—12 incidents accounted for 66.7% of the total—which, despite being the most reported category, still fell 36% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. The remaining 18 crimes were distributed across property-related and public order categories, with other theft, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour each contributing 5.6% of the total. Seasonal factors in October, including the transition to darker evenings and the Halloween holiday, likely influenced these patterns, as lower light levels can increase opportunities for crimes such as burglary and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall crime picture remains one of relative safety, with all categories—except violent crimes—far below national averages. For instance, shoplifting was 86% below the UK rate, and anti-social behaviour was 92% below. The built-up nature of the area, combined with its small population of 7,081, may contribute to this trend, as compact communities often foster greater social cohesion and quicker police response times. The low crime rate suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or youth engagement programmes, may be effective, though specific interventions are not documented in the data. Residents are likely to feel secure, given the minimal risk of encountering crime, which translates to one incident per 393 residents over the course of the month. While the rise in drug-related incidents signals a potential emerging issue, the overall profile remains one of safety, with crime rates that are exceptionally low by national standards.

The most significant change in October 2024 was the 100% increase in three categories: other theft, burglary, and drugs, each rising from zero to one reported incident. This shift contrasts with the dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 66.7% of the total and remained 36% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The property crime share (5.6%) was lower than violent crimes, reflecting a crime mix skewed heavily towards personal safety concerns. For residents, the daily crime count of one incident per day provides a concrete benchmark for understanding local risk. The UK comparison data further illustrates the area’s safety: shoplifting, for example, was 86% below the national average of 0.7 per 1,000. These figures suggest that while isolated incidents have increased, the broader trend remains one of low crime. The rise in drug-related incidents, though small in number, may hint at emerging local challenges that warrant continued monitoring.

The crime rate in Washingborough and Heighington for October 2024 rose by 19.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 2.1 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stands at 8.1 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged just one incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity in the area. When considering the population context, the monthly exposure rate means that over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 393 residents. This ratio, while not zero, is exceptionally low and suggests that residents face a minimal risk of encountering crime on a daily basis. The small population size of 7,081 residents further contextualises these figures, as the area’s compact nature likely allows for quicker community responses and heightened awareness of local issues. Despite the month-on-month rise, the overall crime picture remains one of safety, with most categories far below national averages.