Crime Rate in Heighington and Washingborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Heighington and Washingborough

The total recorded crimes in Heighington and Washingborough, North Kesteven, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heighington and Washingborough crime rate of 5.58 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 Heighington and Washingborough, encompassing approximately 3,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heighington and Washingborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hortonfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Park Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Boole Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Heighington and Washingborough?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Heighington and Washingborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 268 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Heighington and Washingborough witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Heighington and Washingborough had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 167 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Heighington and Washingborough recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North Kesteven, Heighington and Washingborough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Heighington and Washingborough Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Heighington and Washingborough has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 5.58 ranking 10th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Heighington and Washingborough crimes were 268. The crime rate of Heighington and Washingborough in 2024 was 67.96 (year) or 5.66 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Heighington and Washingborough were around 167 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.35 (year) or 3.53 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heighington and Washingborough)CrimesRank (Heighington and Washingborough)CrimesRank (Heighington and Washingborough)
Sleaford Castle60 1767 1563 1
Sleaford Westholme27 6549 3501 2
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East49 2582 2404 3
Billinghay, Martin and North Kyme31 3283 10275 7
Eagle, Swinderby and Witham St Hughs30 4462 4370 4
North Hykeham Memorial20 11386 7292 5
Sleaford Holdingham23 8401 5253 8
Branston28 5256 13181 13
Sleaford Quarrington and Mareham16 12391 6288 6
Heckington Rural24 7321 8188 12
Sleaford Navigation15 15303 9250 9
Ruskington23 9250 14231 10
North Hykeham Moor14 16244 15191 11
North Hykeham Mill13 18263 12166 17
Metheringham16 13199 17178 14
Cliff Villages15 14211 16170 15
Ashby de la Launde and Cranwell13 17113 22142 19
Bassingham and Brant Broughton10 22147 19152 18
Skellingthorpe8 23155 1897 21
North Hykeham Witham11 1979 2550 26
North Hykeham Forum11 20106 23109 20
Kirkby la Thorpe and South Kyme7 25139 2083 22
Osbournby11 21116 2182 23
Waddington West8 2479 2462 24
Leasingham and Rauceby4 2649 2654 25

Heighington and Washingborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 202415
November 202411
October 202412
September 202411
August 20244
July 20245
June 202416
May 202410

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Heighington and Washingborough in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Heighington and Washingborough postcode area is presented below.

1. Hortonfield Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Park Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Boole Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Branston Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Canwick Hill (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Trafalgar Court (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Reading Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Chester Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Cranbourne Mews (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Lee Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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