Washingborough and Heighington Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Washingborough and Heighington recorded a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2026, placing it 53.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This built-up area within North Kesteven continues to show significantly lower crime levels than the national average, with violent crimes accounting for 33.3% of all incidents and anti-social behaviour contributing 19.1%. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may likely contribute to the subdued crime environment. While property crimes remained relatively low (5 incidents, 23.8% of total), the dominance of violent offences suggests local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies could be influencing patterns. The sharp drop in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (57% below) indicates a marked contrast to national trends, though the reasons remain speculative without further data. Anti-social behaviour, though down from previous months, still constitutes a notable portion of incidents, reflecting ongoing challenges in community engagement or public space management. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (9.5% of total crimes) may align with the area’s characteristics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm whether this is due to effective retail security measures or simply a function of the built-up area’s scale.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift occurred in public order offences, which saw a 100% increase from 0 to 1 incident. This spike contrasts with the 53.3% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 15 to 7 cases—a drop that may partly reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during February. Anti-social behaviour also decreased sharply by 60%, from 10 to 4 incidents, though this category remains a significant portion of the crime mix. Other crime, meanwhile, doubled from 2 to 4 cases, marking a 100% increase that raises questions about emerging patterns. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate (1.0 per 1,000) is 57% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 34% below the national rate. However, the 'other crime' category (0.6 per 1,000) is 300% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—a stark outlier that warrants attention. For residents, the daily crime rate of roughly 1 incident per day provides a tangible measure of local security, though the low overall numbers suggest a generally safe environment compared to other areas.

The crime rate in Washingborough and Heighington fell by 46.1% from 5.5 per 1,000 in the previous month to 3.0 per 1,000 in February 2026. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a month typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and fewer social gatherings. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 1 crime per day during the month, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 7,081 residents, the monthly exposure rate translates to 1 reported crime for every 337 residents—a statistic that, while illustrative of the area’s overall safety, should be contextualised within the broader North Kesteven region. The previous month’s higher rate (5.5 per 1,000) suggests a temporary fluctuation, possibly influenced by transient factors such as weather patterns or community events. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s crime levels remain exceptionally low, with the 3.0 per 1,000 rate placing it well below both regional and national benchmarks. This contrast highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies or the unique characteristics of the built-up area, though further analysis would be needed to confirm the exact drivers of this trend.