Crime in Washingborough and Heighington: statistics, rates and trends
255 crimes were recorded in Washingborough and Heighington in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Washingborough and Heighington
- Questions about crime in Washingborough and Heighington
- About this data
255 crimes were recorded in Washingborough and Heighington in the 12 months to July 2026, 34.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 93 reports (36% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Washingborough and Heighington has the 1,373rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Washingborough and Heighington | North Kesteven | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 255 | 6,666 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 34.6 | 54.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 7,379 | 122,468 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Washingborough and Heighington was highest in the year to July 2021 (259 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (205). Over the whole period it rose 15%, 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 | 255 | 34.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 225 | 30.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 223 | 30.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 205 | 27.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 235 | 31.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 259 | 35.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 242 | 32.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 244 | 33.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 221 | 29.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 21 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Washingborough and Heighington 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 anti-social behaviour (+71%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 12.6 | 0.37 | -20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 65 | 8.8 | 0.57 | +71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 20 | 2.7 | 0.40 | +82% |
| Other theft | 19 | 2.6 | 0.40 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 2.2 | 0.26 | +220% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.4 | 0.38 | +25% |
| Public order | 10 | 1.4 | 0.20 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 1.2 | 0.25 | +125% |
| Other crime | 8 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -27% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.56 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Washingborough and Heighington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 36.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Washingborough and Heighington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Washingborough and Heighington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 82% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Washingborough and Heighington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Washingborough and Heighington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 220% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Washingborough and Heighington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Washingborough and Heighington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Washingborough and Heighington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Washingborough and Heighington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Washingborough and Heighington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Washingborough and Heighington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Washingborough and Heighington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Washingborough and Heighington 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Washingborough and Heighington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Washingborough and Heighington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bracebridge Heath | 266 | 45.7 | +32% |
| Lincoln | 16,440 | 156.4 | +353% |
| Waddington (North Kesteven) | 303 | 39.6 | +15% |
| North Hykeham | 915 | 58.9 | +70% |
| Ruskington | 286 | 49.9 | +45% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 602 | 77.5 | +124% |
| Horncastle | 489 | 83.3 | +141% |
| Sleaford | 1,339 | 78.1 | +126% |
1 areas within Washingborough and Heighington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Heighington & Washingborough had the highest rate (34.6 per 1,000) and Heighington & Washingborough the lowest (34.6). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heighington & Washingborough | Neighbourhood | 7,379 | 255 | 34.6 |
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 Washingborough and Heighington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Ferry Lane | 15 |
| On or near Park Lane | 15 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 12 |
| On or near Boole Way | 11 |
| On or near Alabala Close | 9 |
| On or near Washingborough Road | 9 |
| On or near Almond Avenue | 8 |
| On or near High Street | 8 |
| On or near Hortonfield Drive | 7 |
| On or near Blackthorn Way | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Washingborough and Heighington 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 | 79 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 28.2% |
| Not recorded | 65 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 14 | 5.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.4% |
Washingborough and Heighington has an estimated population of 7,379. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Washingborough and Heighington sits in decile 8.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Washingborough and Heighington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 81.0% |
| Social rented homes | 7.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.0 |
Is Washingborough and Heighington a safe place to live?
Washingborough and Heighington recorded 34.6 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 Washingborough and Heighington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (65).
Is crime in Washingborough and Heighington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Washingborough and Heighington was up 13% on the year before: 255 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 225 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Washingborough and Heighington?
Washingborough and Heighington 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 Washingborough and Heighington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.