Crime Rate in Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East

The total recorded crimes in Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East, North Kesteven, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East, encompassing approximately 5,001 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Mill Mere Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East?

To understand the safety of Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East, we need to analyze Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East reported a higher crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 582 crimes compared to 274. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East witnessed more crimes than 24 out of 25 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East experienced a greater number of crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 404 crimes compared to 212. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 25 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 5.20 ranking 5th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East crimes were 582. The crime rate of Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East in 2024 was 116.37 (year) or 9.70 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East were around 404 crimes with yearly crime rate of 80.78 (year) or 6.73 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Kesteven)CrimesRank (North Kesteven)CrimesRank (North Kesteven)
Sleaford Castle42 3767 1563 1
Sleaford Westholme51 1549 3501 2
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham43 2391 6288 6
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs20 11462 4370 4
Heckington Rural38 4321 8188 12
North Hykeham Memorial19 12386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham25 6401 5253 8
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme21 10283 10275 7
Heighington and Washingborough25 7268 11167 16
Branston21 8256 13181 13
Sleaford Navigation15 15303 9250 9
North Hykeham Moor21 9244 15191 11
Ruskington18 13250 14231 10
North Hykeham Mill15 16263 12166 17
Metheringham12 17199 17178 14
Bassingham and Brant Broughton17 14147 19152 18
Cliff Villages9 21211 16170 15
Skellingthorpe7 22155 1897 21
Leasingham and Rauceby9 1849 2654 25
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell9 19113 22142 19
North Hykeham Forum5 25106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme6 23139 2083 22
Osbournby9 20116 2182 23
Waddington West5 2679 2462 24
North Hykeham Witham6 2479 2550 26

Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20242
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 20244
September 202413
August 202410
July 202414
June 202430
May 202416
April 20247

A total of 188 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 202416
November 202422
October 202419
September 202416
August 202417
July 20248
June 202430
May 202410
April 202417

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20243
August 20243
July 202415
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20242
July 20248
June 202416
April 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Mill Mere Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Leaper Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Main Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Carlisle Way (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
7. Trenchard Square (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blind Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Pope Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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