Crime Rate in South Holland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Holland

The total recorded crimes in South Holland, UK in May 2025 are around 663 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Holland crime rate of 6.97 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (247) incidents (-1.20% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (162) incidents (33.88% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (62) incidents (5.08% increase)
South Holland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Place with total crimes: 12
  • Lucerne Close with total crimes: 11
  • Grosvenor Court 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 (78 crimes), and the safest, Holbeach Hurn (6 crimes), is 72 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across South Holland.

Similarly, the area of Spalding North (134 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Crowland & Cowbit (22 crimes), with a difference of 112 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within South Holland.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Holbeach Town78
Spalding St John's63
Spalding Castle62
Spalding St Mary's55
Spalding St Paul's50

Safest Wards:

Moulton, Weston and Cowbit22
Gedney11
The Saints10
Fleet8
Holbeach Hurn6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Spalding North134
Spalding East94
Long Sutton East & Sutton Bridge78
Holbeach78
Spalding South West70

Safest Areas:

Donington, Quadring & Gosberton42
Moulton, Weston & Whaplode42
Fleet Hargate & Holbeach St Johns31
Long Sutton West, Gedney & Holbeach Hurn27
Crowland & Cowbit22

South Holland Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Holland has recorded 663 crimes with crime rate of 6.97 ranking 208th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven509 87,119 75,499 7
South Kesteven835 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey696 59,006 47,348 4
Boston599 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,163 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,366 118,953 114,313 1

South Holland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 282 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 118 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (476 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (386 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 477 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202535
March 202546
February 202536
January 202537
December 202421
November 202445
October 202445
September 202427
August 202429
July 202439
June 202482

A total of 416 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202538
March 202543
February 202519
January 202519
December 202420
November 202431
October 202425
September 202433
August 202439
July 202441
June 202474

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252
January 20259
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 1678 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 139.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 386 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025162
April 2025121
March 2025153
February 2025101
January 2025107
December 202488
November 202495
October 202499
September 2024109
August 2024139
July 2024118
June 2024386

A total of 552 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202562
April 202559
March 202543
February 202525
January 202545
December 202436
November 202437
October 202437
September 202445
August 202454
July 202435
June 202474

A total of 80 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20246
July 20249
June 202412

A total of 135 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202516
February 20257
January 202510
December 202413
November 202410
October 202417
September 202410
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416

A total of 3262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 271.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 476 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025247
April 2025250
March 2025254
February 2025198
January 2025233
December 2024236
November 2024281
October 2024232
September 2024318
August 2024255
July 2024282
June 2024476

A total of 224 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202515
March 202519
February 202516
January 202515
December 202420
November 202412
October 202422
September 202422
August 202410
July 202414
June 202444

A total of 269 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202515
March 202529
February 202518
January 202528
December 202429
November 202424
October 202423
September 202433
August 202417
July 202414
June 202426

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202410

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 510 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202562
March 202543
February 202526
January 202533
December 202425
November 202442
October 202442
September 202439
August 202437
July 202428
June 202490

A total of 348 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202519
March 202532
February 202526
January 202527
December 202416
November 202416
October 202422
September 202421
August 202418
July 202423
June 2024100

High Crime Locations South Holland in May 2025

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

1. Hall Place (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Possession of weapons1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Lucerne Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Grosvenor Court (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs3
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
Public order1
5. Chambers Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
6. Green Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8

To know about postcode areas in South Holland, visit South Holland information

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