Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Washingborough and Heighington's crime profile in May 2025 reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with a rate of 3.1 per 1,000—61.7% lower than the national figure of 8.1 per 1,000. The area's most prevalent crime type, violence and sexual offences (11 incidents), accounts for 50.0% of total crimes, yet remains 43% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. This suggests that while violent crime is a local concern, its frequency is significantly mitigated compared to other parts of the country. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply to seven incidents (31.8% of total crimes), is 30% below the UK average of 1.4 per 1,000. Seasonal factors in May—such as extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contribute to this pattern, as such activities can amplify incidents of disorder. The category of 'Other crime,' however, presents an anomaly, with a rate of 0.3 per 1,000 that is 87% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect unique local circumstances, though the data does not clarify their nature. Property crimes, at only two incidents, remain exceptionally low, further reinforcing the area's overall safety. These figures collectively illustrate a community with a low baseline of crime, where violent and anti-social offences dominate but are tempered by broader contextual factors.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 600% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to seven. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in both 'Other theft' and 'Other crime' cases, highlights a significant shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes (11 incidents) remain the most common category, they are 43% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.0 per 1,000, is also 30% below the UK rate of 1.4 per 1,000, suggesting that local factors may be tempering broader trends. The 'Other crime' category, however, stands out as 87% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, indicating a unique local dynamic. For residents, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour offers a concrete example of how seasonal factors—such as longer evenings and bank holidays—can influence crime patterns in this built-up area.

The crime rate in Washingborough and Heighington rose by 69.0% in May 2025 compared to the previous month, moving from 1.8 per 1,000 to 3.1 per 1,000. This increase, though significant, remains well below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the population of 7,081, this translates to one crime occurring for approximately every 322 residents over the course of the month. While this figure may seem small, it underscores the relative safety of the area compared to national benchmarks. The absence of a UK-wide daily crime context means local comparisons remain limited to internal trends, but the monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents. This data suggests that while the area is not immune to crime, its overall profile remains markedly safer than the national average, even after the recent upward shift.