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 July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heighington and Washingborough crime rate of 4.06 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Heighington and Washingborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cranbourne Mews with total crimes: 2
  • Boole Way with total crimes: 1
  • Fen Road with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Heighington and Washingborough has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 4.06 ranking 16th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Heighington and Washingborough)CrimesRank (Heighington and Washingborough)CrimesRank (Heighington and Washingborough)
Sleaford Castle51 2767 1563 1
Bracebridge Heath and Waddington East60 1582 2404 3
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
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

Heighington and Washingborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 202511
April 20257
March 20257
February 20258
January 202510
December 202415
November 202411
October 202412

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20257
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20252
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Heighington and Washingborough in July 2025

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

1. Cranbourne Mews (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Boole Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Fen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Canwick Hill (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Glebe End (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hall Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Gildesburgh Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Burland Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Ferry Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Park Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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