Crime in Washingborough and Heighington: statistics, rates and trends
259 crimes were recorded in Washingborough and Heighington in the 12 months to August 2026, 35.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Washingborough and Heighington at a glance
- Crime trends in Washingborough and Heighington
- Types of crime in Washingborough and Heighington
- Washingborough and Heighington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Washingborough and Heighington
- Streets with the most crime in Washingborough and Heighington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Washingborough and Heighington
- Demographics of Washingborough and Heighington
- Questions about crime in Washingborough and Heighington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (95), anti-social behaviour (63) and criminal damage and arson (22) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,346th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Washingborough and Heighington | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 259 | 6,716 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.1 | 54.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +12% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,379 | 122,468 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Washingborough and Heighington of any year here (259 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 259 | 35.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 232 | 31.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 218 | 29.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 209 | 28.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 237 | 32.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 251 | 34.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 243 | 32.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 244 | 33.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 212 | 28.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 25 |
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 21 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 20 |
| February 2026 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 23 |
| November 2025 | 17 |
| October 2025 | 14 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 40 to 63, while violence and sexual offences fell from 120 to 95.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 95 | 12.9 | 34.2 | -21% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 63 | 8.5 | 15.4 | +57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 2.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Public order | 10 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Washingborough and Heighington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath | 280 | 48.2 | +37% |
| Lincoln | 16,704 | 158.9 | +353% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 317 | 41.4 | +18% |
| North Hykeham | 934 | 60.1 | +71% |
| Ruskington | 297 | 51.9 | +48% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 604 | 77.8 | +122% |
| Horncastle | 500 | 85.1 | +143% |
| Sleaford | 1,353 | 78.9 | +125% |
Heighington & Washingborough is the one area listed within Washingborough and Heighington, with 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heighington & Washingborough | Neighbourhood | 7,379 | 259 | 35.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Washingborough and Heighington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Ferry Lane” (19).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ferry Lane | 19 |
| On or near Park Lane | 17 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 11 |
| On or near Alabala Close | 10 |
| On or near Boole Way | 10 |
| On or near Washingborough Road | 9 |
| On or near Almond Avenue | 8 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Blackthorn Way | 7 |
| On or near Hall Drive | 7 |
Of the 196 crimes in Washingborough and Heighington with a recorded outcome, 39% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 63 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 76 | 38.8% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 72 | 36.7% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 4.1% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 6 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.5% | 3.1% |
Washingborough and Heighington has an estimated population of 7,379 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (35%, against 22%), less social housing (7.2%, against 17.1%) and an older population (29%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Washingborough and Heighington average decile 8.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Washingborough and Heighington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 34.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 31.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Washingborough and Heighington a safe place to live?
Washingborough and Heighington recorded 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,346th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Washingborough and Heighington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 95 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (63).
Is crime in Washingborough and Heighington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Washingborough and Heighington was up 12% on the year before: 259 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 232 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Washingborough and Heighington?
About 7,379 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 29% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Washingborough and Heighington?
Washingborough and Heighington 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.