Crime Rate in South Holland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Holland

The total recorded crimes in South Holland, UK in July 2025 are around 745 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Holland crime rate of 7.83 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 South Holland, encompassing approximately 95,122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (294) incidents (9.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (153) incidents (-7.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (52) incidents (-3.70% decrease)
South Holland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Plank Drove with total crimes: 13
  • Grosvenor Court with total crimes: 12
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 10

South Holland Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is South Holland?

To understand the safety of South Holland, we need to analyze South Holland crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • South Holland has recorded 7,758 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 81.56 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 205 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,898 crimes with a crime rate of 62.00, ranking it 279 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, South Holland demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 7758 crimes compared to 11245.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, South Holland witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, South Holland had fewer crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 5,898 crimes compared to 8,737. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, South Holland witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, South Holland is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, South Holland has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

South Holland Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Holbeach Town (84 crimes), and the safest, Fleet (10 crimes), is 74 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Holland.

Similarly, the area of Spalding North (149 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn (34 crimes), with a difference of 115 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Holland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Holbeach Town84
Spalding St John's78
Spalding Castle70
Spalding St Paul's59
Spalding St Mary's54

Safest Wards:

Spalding Wygate21
Gedney17
The Saints17
Holbeach Hurn13
Fleet10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Spalding North149
Spalding East101
Holbeach84
Long Sutton East & Sutton Bridge76
Spalding South West61

Safest Areas:

Pinchbeck & Deeping St Nicholas49
Donington, Quadring & Gosberton48
Crowland & Cowbit48
Fleet Hargate & Holbeach St Johns39
Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn34

South Holland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the South Holland has recorded 745 crimes with crime rate of 7.83 ranking 200th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total South Holland crimes were 7,758. The crime rate of South Holland in 2024 was 81.56 (year) or 6.80 (month) ranking it 205 danzarous in the UK. South Holland ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 6 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Holland were around 5,898 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.00 (year) or 5.17 (month) ranking 279 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, South Holland ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 6 as per crime rate of South Holland

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven597 87,119 75,499 7
South Kesteven935 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey811 59,006 47,348 4
Boston821 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,496 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,519 118,953 114,313 1

South Holland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 294 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 153 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (268 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (166 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (247 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (162 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (250 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (121 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (254 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (153 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 198 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (233 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (107 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 236 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (281 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (95 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (232 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (99 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (318 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (109 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (255 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (139 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3066 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 255.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 318 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025294
June 2025268
May 2025247
April 2025250
March 2025254
February 2025198
January 2025233
December 2024236
November 2024281
October 2024232
September 2024318
August 2024255

A total of 1493 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025153
June 2025166
May 2025162
April 2025121
March 2025153
February 2025101
January 2025107
December 202488
November 202495
October 202499
September 2024109
August 2024139

A total of 549 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202554
May 202562
April 202559
March 202543
February 202525
January 202545
December 202436
November 202437
October 202437
September 202445
August 202454

A total of 56 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 132 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 202516
February 20257
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202417
September 202410
August 20247

A total of 390 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202543
May 202534
April 202538
March 202543
February 202519
January 202519
December 202420
November 202431
October 202425
September 202433
August 202439

A total of 433 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202532
May 202535
April 202535
March 202546
February 202536
January 202537
December 202421
November 202445
October 202445
September 202427
August 202429

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 292 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202531
May 202513
April 202515
March 202529
February 202518
January 202528
December 202429
November 202424
October 202423
September 202433
August 202417

A total of 299 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202528
May 202528
April 202519
March 202532
February 202526
January 202527
December 202416
November 202416
October 202422
September 202421
August 202418

A total of 200 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202515
April 202515
March 202519
February 202516
January 202515
December 202420
November 202412
October 202422
September 202422
August 202410

A total of 456 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202528
May 202543
April 202562
March 202543
February 202526
January 202533
December 202425
November 202442
October 202442
September 202439
August 202437

A total of 71 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246

A total of 13 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

High Crime Locations South Holland in July 2025

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

1. Plank Drove (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences8
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
2. Grosvenor Court (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Drugs1
3. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour2
4. High Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
5. John Harrison Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Back Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
Anti-social behaviour1

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