Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Washingborough and Heighington's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 73.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent pattern of low crime levels, though the month saw notable spikes in specific categories. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (37.5% of total incidents), decreased by 57.1% from June, suggesting a possible impact of seasonal factors or local initiatives. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, however, both doubled from zero to three and one incidents respectively, a trend that could be influenced by the peak summer season and increased foot traffic during festivals and events. The area's crime profile remains heavily skewed toward violent crimes, with property crimes accounting for only 18.8% of total incidents — a stark contrast to the UK average, where property crime dominates. While the overall rate remains exceptionally low, the increase in anti-social behaviour highlights the need for community vigilance during busy summer months. The low crime rate may be partly explained by the area's character as a built-up but relatively small community within North Kesteven, where local policing and community engagement likely contribute to maintaining safety standards. Seasonal factors such as school holidays and tourism may have amplified certain crime types, though the overall trend of declining crime rates from previous months suggests ongoing efforts to address local concerns.

July 2025 saw significant increases in three categories: public order offences (up 100%), anti-social behaviour (up 100%), and drugs-related crimes (up 100%). These spikes contrast with the 57.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which dropped from 14 to 6 incidents. The rise in anti-social behaviour, which now accounts for 18.8% of total crimes, may be linked to summer festivals and extended daylight hours. The area's rate for violence and sexual offences (0.9 per 1,000) is 70% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment for residents despite the month-on-month decline. The increase in public order offences — from zero to one incident — suggests heightened activity in public spaces, a pattern consistent with peak summer tourism and local events.

Washingborough and Heighington's crime rate in July 2025 (2.3 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 19.9% decrease from June's 2.8 per 1,000, indicating a continued trend of lower-than-average crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 443 residents, underscoring the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime activity averaged approximately one incident per day, a figure consistent with the area's small population and low overall crime rate. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure of 1-in-443 residents highlights that the vast majority of residents remain unaffected by crime. This compares to the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast that reinforces the area's position as significantly safer than the national average. The decrease from June suggests that ongoing community initiatives or seasonal factors may be contributing to this trend, though can be established without further data.