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 July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East crime rate of 12.00 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Mill Mere Road with total crimes: 5
  • Granary Close with total crimes: 4

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 areas in the North Kesteven.

    • 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 areas in the North Kesteven.

  • 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 July 2025 the Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 12.00 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East)CrimesRank (Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East)CrimesRank (Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East)
Sleaford Castle51 2767 1563 1
Sleaford Westholme44 3549 3501 2
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs41 4462 4370 4
North Hykeham Memorial33 7386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham35 6401 5253 8
North Hykeham Mill35 5263 12166 17
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham30 9391 6288 6
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme29 10283 10275 7
Heckington Rural23 11321 8188 12
Ruskington31 8250 14231 10
Sleaford Navigation13 19303 9250 9
North Hykeham Moor14 17244 15191 11
Heighington and Washingborough16 16268 11167 16
Branston23 12256 13181 13
Skellingthorpe18 13155 1897 21
Metheringham14 18199 17178 14
Bassingham and Brant Broughton17 14147 19152 18
Cliff Villages17 15211 16170 15
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell12 20113 22142 19
North Hykeham Forum7 22106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme5 26139 2083 22
Osbournby10 21116 2182 23
Leasingham and Rauceby7 2349 2654 25
Waddington West6 2579 2462 24
North Hykeham Witham6 2479 2550 26

Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202510
May 202512
April 20258
March 20256
February 202510
January 20255
December 20246
November 202412
October 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20254
April 20257
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202513
April 202514
March 20258
February 202511
January 202514
December 202416
November 202422
October 202419

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
May 20257
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20249
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mill Mere Road (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Granary Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Trenchard Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Clover Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Moxon'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Blind Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Quintin Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stane Drive (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. King Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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