Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,081 residents, Washingborough and Heighington recorded just 13 crimes in September 2025, translating to a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 people—75.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure places the area among the lowest crime rates in the country, with violent crimes and property crimes each accounting for roughly a third of the total. The area’s built-up nature within North Kesteven, combined with its relatively low population density, likely contributes to the sustained low crime levels. Seasonal factors in September, such as the transition to shorter evenings and the start of the academic year, appear to influence crime patterns: while anti-social behaviour and violence decreased, other theft and vehicle crime increased. These shifts may reflect the movement of transient populations, such as students, into the area, which could temporarily elevate certain crime types. The overall crime rate remains exceptionally low, with violence and sexual offences at 0.7 per 1,000—73% below the UK average—and anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000, 66% below the UK rate. The low rate of criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) also highlights the area’s generally stable environment. However, the 100% increase in other theft and vehicle crime, though small in absolute terms, suggests that localized factors—such as changes in foot traffic or the presence of new developments—may warrant closer attention. The data underscores the area’s position as a low-crime region, though it also indicates the need for targeted awareness around specific, albeit minor, increases in certain crime categories.

September 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories within Washingborough and Heighington. Other theft and vehicle crime each surged by 100% compared to August, rising from zero to one incident each—a shift that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the start of the academic year, when students and new residents move into the area. This increase, though minimal in absolute terms, could signal heightened vulnerability in areas with higher foot traffic or recent developments. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 62.5% (from 8 to 3 incidents), and violence and sexual offences dropped by 37.5% (from 8 to 5), aligning with the seasonal context of September as nights draw in and community activities shift. These decreases suggest that environmental factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings, may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime. Violence and sexual offences remain 73% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 66% below the UK rate (1.2 per 1,000). The breakdown also shows criminal damage and arson at 0.4 per 1,000, 25% below the UK average. For residents, the 100% increase in other theft and vehicle crime may warrant awareness, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or new developments. This contrast between rising and falling categories illustrates the combination of local and seasonal influences on crime patterns.

The crime rate in Washingborough and Heighington for September 2025 dropped to 1.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 38.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This decline reinforces a trend of sustained low crime levels, particularly notable given the area’s built-up nature within North Kesteven. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately zero crimes per day, a statistic that underscores the exceptionally low frequency of incidents relative to its population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 545 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of crime in relation to the local population. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see one crime for every 136 residents. The data suggests a pattern consistent with the area’s character as a relatively stable, low-density built-up district where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained low crime levels. The near-absence of daily crime does not imply complete absence but rather a very low rate of reporting or occurrence, which could reflect either effective prevention strategies or a genuinely low incidence of criminal activity. This contrast with the UK average highlights the area’s position as one of the safest in the country, though it remains critical to monitor for any shifts in patterns that might indicate emerging risks.