Witham St Hughs Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area of 5,473 residents, November 2025 saw just 15 crimes reported in Witham St Hughs, translating to a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000—a figure that is 63% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000. This built-up area within North Kesteven continues to demonstrate a markedly lower crime profile than the national average, though seasonal factors may have influenced the distribution of incidents. Violent crimes accounted for 60% of all recorded offences, with nine cases reported, a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 that is 38% below the UK average for this category. Public order offences, shoplifting, and anti-social behaviour followed, each contributing to a crime mix that remains heavily skewed towards non-property-related incidents. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and extended dark evenings—likely contributed to the focus on violence and disorder, as these factors can heighten tensions in community spaces. Despite the month-on-month 7% increase in overall crime, the area’s low baseline suggests that local initiatives, such as community policing or seasonal awareness campaigns, may have played a role in maintaining safety. The absence of property crimes in November, compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, could reflect either a genuine dip or a reporting lag, but the broader trend of consistently low crime rates indicates that Witham St Hughs remains a relatively secure environment. This data, while sparse, aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up area where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may naturally suppress certain types of crime.

November 2025 saw a notable shift in crime patterns, with three categories—vehicle crime, public order, and shoplifting—each doubling from zero to two incidents. This triple increase, while small in absolute terms, may partly explain the 7% rise in the overall crime rate compared to October. Violent crimes, which made up 60% of all incidents, remained 38% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s continued safety in this category. Public order offences, now at 0.4 per 1,000, were 15% below the UK average, a figure that contrasts with the national trend of rising anti-social behaviour. The absence of property crimes in November—despite a UK average of 0.6 per 1,000—suggests a seasonal dip in retail-related offences, possibly linked to shorter shopping hours during the winter months. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential vulnerability in local parking or vehicle security practices.

Witham St Hughs recorded 15 crimes in November 2025, translating to 0 crimes per day on average—a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 5,473. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 365 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. This rate is 7.0% higher than the previous month’s 2.6 per 1,000, though the overall crime rate remains 63% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with this 7% increase, the area’s crime profile remains exceptionally low. For context, the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000 equates to roughly 1-in-138 residents experiencing a crime monthly, whereas Witham St Hughs’ 2.7 per 1,000 is closer to 1-in-365. This stark contrast underscores the area’s distinct safety profile, though the month-on-month rise suggests a need for continued monitoring of local trends, particularly in categories like vehicle crime and public order.