Witham St Hughs Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Witham St Hughs’ crime profile in February 2025 continues to highlight its position as a safer area within the UK. At 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s rate is 43.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the effectiveness of local crime prevention efforts or the area’s demographic and geographic characteristics. The most prevalent crimes were violence and sexual offences (38.1% of total), followed by other theft (14.3%) and anti-social behaviour (14.3%). This mix of incidents contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. The winter month context may explain the relatively low rate of property crimes, as reduced outdoor activity and pre-spring lull could diminish opportunities for shoplifting or burglary. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests a need for targeted interventions in community spaces or during indoor gatherings. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson were both 38% and 25% below the UK average, respectively, but 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—was 150% above the UK average, indicating a gap in data categorization or localized reporting practices. These patterns, while not fully explained by seasonal factors, may reflect the area’s character as a small built-up area with limited commercial or industrial activity, where interpersonal conflicts and unclassified incidents are more prominent.

February 2025 saw a dramatic rise in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 incidents). Other theft also doubled, reaching 3 reported cases, while public order offences increased by 100% (from 1 to 2). These spikes contrast with the area’s overall crime rate, which remains 43.3% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences in Witham St Hughs (1.5 per 1,000) are 36% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. Conversely, 'other crime'—a category that includes unclassified incidents—was 150% above the UK average, highlighting a unique pattern in local reporting. For residents, the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson may signal heightened activity in specific locations, such as public spaces or areas with seasonal events.

Witham St Hughs’ crime rate in February 2025 rose sharply from 0.9 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 322% increase compared to the previous month. This surge, while significant, still positions the area 43.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in February, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 5,473. When scaled to the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 261 residents. This ratio, though modest, underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area within North Kesteven. The increase in February likely reflects seasonal shifts, with the pre-spring lull possibly reducing outdoor activity but not eliminating localized tensions. For residents, the monthly exposure statistic provides a tangible benchmark for understanding crime risk in relation to their community’s size.