Crime Rate in Waddington West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waddington West

The total recorded crimes in Waddington West, North Kesteven, UK in July 2025 are around 6 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waddington West crime rate of 2.78 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 Waddington West, encompassing approximately 2,158 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Waddington West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Close with total crimes: 1
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Mulberry Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Waddington West?

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

  • Relative to North Kesteven:

    • In 2024, Waddington West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North Kesteven average, with 79 crimes compared to 274.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Waddington West recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

    • In 2023, Waddington West had fewer crimes than the North Kesteven average, with 62 crimes compared to 212. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Waddington West recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 25 other areas in the North Kesteven.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Waddington West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Waddington West has recorded 6 crimes with crime rate of 2.78 ranking 25th out of 25 in the North Kesteven, UK

In 2024, the total Waddington West crimes were 79. The crime rate of Waddington West in 2024 was 36.60 (year) or 3.05 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waddington West were around 62 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.73 (year) or 2.39 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the North Kesteven.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waddington West)CrimesRank (Waddington West)CrimesRank (Waddington West)
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
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
North Hykeham Witham6 2479 2550 26

Waddington West 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 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 2 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
April 20251

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Waddington West in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Waddington West postcode area is presented below.

1. Pine Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hawthorn Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Mulberry Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Willoughby Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
5. Palm Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Meadowfield Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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