Witham St Hughs Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Witham St Hughs recorded a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, a figure 55.8% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national levels highlights the area's unique position as a relatively safe built-up area within North Kesteven. The breakdown of crimes reveals a high share of violent offences, which accounted for 38.1% of the total 21 incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.5 per 1,000, are 51% below the UK average for this category, suggesting effective local crime prevention measures or demographic factors such as a lower proportion of high-risk populations. Anti-social behaviour followed with 33.3% of total crimes.3 per 1,000 is 16% below the UK average. The summer season appears to influence crime patterns, with the peak of festivals and outdoor events likely contributing to the rise in public order offences. This aligns with the area's character as a smaller built-up area where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may naturally constrain opportunities for certain types of crime. The low overall rate, despite a notable share of violent crimes, illustrates a combination of local demographics, infrastructure, and seasonal factors. Unlike larger urban centres, Witham St Hughs lacks the high-density retail and nightlife environments that typically drive shoplifting and vehicle crime, which are both significantly below UK averages. This suggests that the area's physical layout and social dynamics may play a role in shaping its crime profile, even as it navigates the challenges of a summer season marked by increased social activity.

July saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences doubling from zero to one incident, marking a 100% increase. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as the peak of summer and increased social activity. Public order offences also rose by 100%, from one to two incidents, potentially linked to the area's seasonal context of festivals and outdoor events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from two to one incident, indicating effective community engagement or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the summer months. The breakdown reveals that violent crimes remain the most common category at 38.1% of total incidents, yet this rate of 1.5 per 1,000 is 51% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This divergence underscores Witham St Hughs' distinct crime profile compared to national benchmarks.

Witham St Hughs maintained a stable crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, matching the rate recorded in June. This consistency contrasts with national trends, where the UK average stands at 8.6 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, translating to a monthly exposure of one crime for every 261 residents. This low frequency aligns with the area's character as a built-up area within North Kesteven, where population density and community cohesion may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 5473 residents collectively experienced 21 crimes, equating to a 0.38% probability of encountering crime in the month. This statistic, while seemingly abstract, offers a tangible measure of risk for local residents, particularly in comparison to larger urban areas where such probabilities are significantly higher.