Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked an unexpected surge in public order offences and shoplifting in Washingborough and Heighington, a built-up area within North Kesteven. These categories, previously absent in September, each rose to one incident in October, challenging the area’s otherwise consistent low crime record. The overall crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 residents remains 74% below the UK average of 7.7, a disparity that underscores the area’s unique security profile. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (28.6% of total incidents), are 77% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (21.4%) is 68% below. This pattern suggests that the area’s small population and possibly its rural-adjacent setting may contribute to its safety. Seasonal factors, such as darker evenings and Halloween, likely influenced the rise in public order offences, which often peak during events with increased pedestrian activity. However, the absence of major violent crime aligns with the area’s character as a quiet, low-density community where social cohesion and policing may mitigate conflict. The low burglary rate, matching the UK average, indicates no unusual trends in property crime, though the small sample size (two incidents) limits broader conclusions. As the month progressed, the interplay between seasonal transitions and local dynamics will require continued monitoring to ensure this stability persists.

October 2025 saw a 100% increase in public order offences, shoplifting, and burglary compared to September, with each category rising from zero to one incident. This shift contrasts with a 20% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from five to four cases. The area’s violent crime rate of 0.6 per 1,000 residents is 77% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a stark divergence that may reflect the community’s low population density or effective local interventions. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type, is 68% below the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary remains at the same rate as the UK (0.3 per 1,000), indicating no significant deviation in this category. For residents, the absence of shoplifting incidents in September followed by a sudden spike in October highlights the unpredictable nature of low-frequency crimes in small communities.

The crime rate in Washingborough and Heighington rose by 7.6% from 1.8 to 2.0 per 1,000 residents between September and October 2025. While this increase is modest, it underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes in October, reflecting the small total of 14 reported incidents across 31 days. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 506 residents, a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this community. With a population of 7,081, the area’s crime statistics align with its character as a small built-up area where local policing and community engagement may contribute to sustained safety. The low rate is further contextualised by the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that suggests systemic factors—such as demographics, geography, or policing strategies—play a role in maintaining this area’s security.