Crime in Waddington (North Kesteven): statistics, rates and trends
303 crimes were recorded in Waddington (North Kesteven) in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Waddington (North Kesteven)
- Questions about crime in Waddington (North Kesteven)
- About this data
303 crimes were recorded in Waddington (North Kesteven) in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 134 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Waddington (North Kesteven) has the 1,309th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Waddington (North Kesteven) | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 303 | 6,666 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.6 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,655 | 122,468 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Waddington (North Kesteven) was highest in the year to July 2026 (303 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (173). Over the whole period it rose 75%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 303 | 39.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 293 | 38.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 248 | 32.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 245 | 32.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 237 | 31.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 302 | 39.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 285 | 37.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 205 | 26.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 173 | 22.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 29 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Waddington (North Kesteven) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+41%). The largest falls were in public order (-44%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 134 | 17.5 | 0.51 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 66 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 31 | 4.0 | 0.60 | +41% |
| Public order | 18 | 2.4 | 0.35 | -44% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.0 | 0.31 | -6% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.7 | 0.80 | +160% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.4 | 0.29 | +10% |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.8 | 0.22 | +20% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.8 | 0.24 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.02 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 134 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 44.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 21.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 44% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Waddington (North Kesteven)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Waddington (North Kesteven), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Waddington (North Kesteven).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Waddington (North Kesteven) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath | 266 | 45.7 | +16% |
| North Hykeham | 915 | 58.9 | +49% |
| Lincoln | 16,440 | 156.4 | +295% |
| Washingborough and Heighington | 255 | 34.6 | -13% |
| Ruskington | 286 | 49.9 | +26% |
| Newark-on-Trent | 4,487 | 153.6 | +288% |
| Balderton | 876 | 59.5 | +50% |
| Sleaford | 1,339 | 78.1 | +97% |
1 areas within Waddington (North Kesteven), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Waddington Rural had the highest rate (37.2 per 1,000) and Waddington Rural the lowest (37.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waddington Rural | Neighbourhood | 9,565 | 356 | 37.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Waddington (North Kesteven) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Granary Close | 22 |
| On or near Mill Mere Road | 19 |
| On or near Millers Road | 12 |
| On or near Somerville Court | 9 |
| On or near Squires Road | 9 |
| On or near Gambles Way | 8 |
| On or near Kielder Drive | 8 |
| On or near Mulberry Close | 8 |
| On or near Pitsford Close | 8 |
| On or near Sherwood Drive | 8 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Waddington (North Kesteven) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 96 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 71 | 23.4% |
| Not recorded | 66 | 21.8% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 9.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 13 | 4.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 2.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.3% |
Waddington (North Kesteven) has an estimated population of 7,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Waddington (North Kesteven) sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Waddington (North Kesteven) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.1% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Waddington (North Kesteven) a safe place to live?
Waddington (North Kesteven) recorded 39.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
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 July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (66).
Is crime in Waddington (North Kesteven) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Waddington (North Kesteven) was up 3% on the year before: 303 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 293 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Waddington (North Kesteven)?
Waddington (North Kesteven) is policed by Lincolnshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Waddington (North Kesteven). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.