Crime Rate in Waddingham and Spital: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Waddingham and Spital

The total recorded crimes in Waddingham and Spital, West Lindsey, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Waddingham and Spital crime rate of 148.15 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 Waddingham and Spital, encompassing approximately 27 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Waddingham and Spital Crime Hotspots

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

  • Washdyke Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Eastfields with total crimes: 1
  • Redbourne Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Waddingham and Spital?

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

  • Relative to West Lindsey:

    • In 2024, Waddingham and Spital demonstrated a lower crime volume than the West Lindsey average, with 94 crimes compared to 450.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Waddingham and Spital recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

    • In 2023, Waddingham and Spital had fewer crimes than the West Lindsey average, with 90 crimes compared to 367. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Waddingham and Spital recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other areas in the West Lindsey.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in West Lindsey, Waddingham and Spital has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Waddingham and Spital Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Waddingham and Spital has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 148.15 ranking 18th out of 19 in the West Lindsey, UK

In 2024, the total Waddingham and Spital crimes were 94. The crime rate of Waddingham and Spital in 2024 was 3481.48 (year) or 290.12 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Waddingham and Spital were around 90 crimes with yearly crime rate of 3333.33 (year) or 277.78 (month) ranking 18 most dangerous area in the West Lindsey.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Waddingham and Spital)CrimesRank (Waddingham and Spital)CrimesRank (Waddingham and Spital)
Gainsborough South-West174 12,190 11,936 1
Gainsborough East91 21,280 21,104 2
Gainsborough North65 3929 3771 3
Market Rasen48 5739 4574 4
Kelsey Wold54 4288 11231 10
Dunholme and Welton36 6360 9346 5
Scotter and Blyton33 8433 5336 7
Caistor and Yarborough25 11412 6341 6
Nettleham34 7392 7254 9
Cherry Willingham25 9371 8262 8
Saxilby25 10317 10210 11
Hemswell9 16221 13193 12
Scampton15 13226 12114 16
Bardney23 12155 16127 14
Wold View13 14181 15135 13
Stow10 15184 14120 15
Torksey6 17131 1798 17
Lea4 1964 1957 19
Sudbrooke2 2039 2049 20

Waddingham and Spital Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 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 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20251
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Waddingham and Spital in May 2025

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

1. Washdyke Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Eastfields (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Redbourne Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. Chapel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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