Crime Rate in Swineshead and Holland Fen: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Swineshead and Holland Fen

The total recorded crimes in Swineshead and Holland Fen, Boston, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Swineshead and Holland Fen crime rate of 51.72 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 Swineshead and Holland Fen, encompassing approximately 174 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Swineshead and Holland Fen Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Forty Foot Bank with total crimes: 3
  • Fenhouses Drove with total crimes: 2
  • North Forty Foot Bank with total crimes: 1

How safe is Swineshead and Holland Fen?

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

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, Swineshead and Holland Fen demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Boston average, with 247 crimes compared to 566.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Swineshead and Holland Fen recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

    • In 2023, Swineshead and Holland Fen had fewer crimes than the Boston average, with 196 crimes compared to 394. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Swineshead and Holland Fen recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Boston, Swineshead and Holland Fen has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Swineshead and Holland Fen Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Swineshead and Holland Fen has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 51.72 ranking 13th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total Swineshead and Holland Fen crimes were 247. The crime rate of Swineshead and Holland Fen in 2024 was 1419.54 (year) or 118.30 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Swineshead and Holland Fen were around 196 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1126.44 (year) or 93.87 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Boston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Swineshead and Holland Fen)CrimesRank (Swineshead and Holland Fen)CrimesRank (Swineshead and Holland Fen)
Trinity108 11,324 1932 1
Witham78 21,154 3832 2
Station70 31,279 2780 3
Skirbeck62 4893 4544 4
Kirton and Frampton42 7518 7436 5
Wyberton55 5625 5428 7
Staniland33 8562 6436 6
Fishtoft50 6488 8271 9
Fenside30 9448 9305 8
Old Leake and Wrangle18 10239 11183 11
St Thomas'17 11223 13163 13
Five Village12 12225 12181 12
Coastal9 14195 14142 14
West6 1570 1579 15

Swineshead and Holland Fen Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 20258
December 20248
November 20246
October 20245
September 202413
August 20249
July 20247
June 202428
May 20246

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20241
August 20245

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20256
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 202410
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Swineshead and Holland Fen in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Swineshead and Holland Fen postcode area is presented below.

1. North Forty Foot Bank (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Fenhouses Drove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. North Forty Foot Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hillcrest Gardens (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. La Milesse Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Langrick Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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