Crime in Waddington (North Kesteven): statistics, rates and trends
317 crimes were recorded in Waddington (North Kesteven) in the 12 months to August 2026, 41.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Waddington (North Kesteven) at a glance
- Crime trends in Waddington (North Kesteven)
- Types of crime in Waddington (North Kesteven)
- Waddington (North Kesteven) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Waddington (North Kesteven)
- Streets with the most crime in Waddington (North Kesteven)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Waddington (North Kesteven)
- Demographics of Waddington (North Kesteven)
- Questions about crime in Waddington (North Kesteven)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (134), anti-social behaviour (77) and criminal damage and arson (32) made up 77% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,270th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Waddington (North Kesteven) | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 317 | 6,716 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | 54.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,655 | 122,468 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Waddington (North Kesteven) of any year here (317 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 86%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 317 | 41.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 301 | 39.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 249 | 32.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 228 | 29.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 254 | 33.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 285 | 37.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 295 | 38.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 218 | 28.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 170 | 22.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 43 |
| July 2026 | 23 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 31 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 17 |
| January 2026 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 24 |
| November 2025 | 25 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 19 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (49% below) and criminal damage and arson (38% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 25 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 17.5 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 77 | 10.1 | 15.4 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +28% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.0 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Waddington (North Kesteven); the highest is Lincoln (158.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Washingborough and Heighington (35.1).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waddington (North Kesteven) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath | 280 | 48.2 | +16% |
| North Hykeham | 934 | 60.1 | +45% |
| Lincoln | 16,704 | 158.9 | +284% |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 259 | 35.1 | -15% |
| Ruskington | 297 | 51.9 | +25% |
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,378 | 149.9 | +262% |
| Balderton | 901 | 61.2 | +48% |
| Sleaford | 1,353 | 78.9 | +90% |
Waddington Rural is the one area listed within Waddington (North Kesteven), with 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington Rural | Neighbourhood | 9,565 | 371 | 38.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Waddington (North Kesteven) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Mere Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Mere Road | 27 |
| On or near Granary Close | 17 |
| On or near Pitsford Close | 13 |
| On or near Kielder Drive | 11 |
| On or near Millers Road | 11 |
| On or near Somerville Court | 11 |
| On or near Sherwood Drive | 10 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 9 |
| On or near Squires Road | 9 |
| On or near Mulberry Close | 8 |
Of the 240 crimes in Waddington (North Kesteven) with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 77 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 42.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 70 | 29.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 4.2% | 0.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Waddington (North Kesteven) has an estimated population of 7,655 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Waddington (North Kesteven) average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Waddington (North Kesteven) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 64.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Waddington (North Kesteven) a safe place to live?
Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,270th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Waddington (North Kesteven)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 134 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (77).
Is crime in Waddington (North Kesteven) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waddington (North Kesteven) was up 5% on the year before: 317 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 301 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Waddington (North Kesteven)?
About 7,655 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Waddington (North Kesteven)?
Waddington (North Kesteven) is policed by Lincolnshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.