Crime Rate in South Holland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Holland

The total recorded crimes in South Holland, UK in February 2026 are around 582 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Holland crime rate of 6.12 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (211) incidents (-4.52% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (138) incidents (7.81% increase)
  • Other theft: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
South Holland Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Matthew'S Drive with total crimes: 27
  • Hall Place with total crimes: 11
  • Cedar Falls with total crimes: 9

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the South Holland has recorded 582 crimes with crime rate of 6.12 ranking 177th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven501 87,119 75,499 7
South Kesteven773 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey625 59,006 47,348 4
Boston599 48,490 25,908 3
East Lindsey1,096 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,121 118,953 114,313 1

South Holland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 211 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 138 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (221 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (128 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 263 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 114 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (249 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (127 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (251 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (154 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (234 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (140 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (235 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (156 incidents).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1813 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 139.46 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026138
January 2026128
December 2025114
November 2025127
October 2025154
September 2025140
August 2025156
July 2025153
June 2025166
May 2025162
April 2025121
March 2025153
February 2025101

A total of 3175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 244.23 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026211
January 2026221
December 2025263
November 2025249
October 2025251
September 2025234
August 2025235
July 2025294
June 2025268
May 2025247
April 2025250
March 2025254
February 2025198

A total of 345 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.54 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202635
January 202621
December 202520
November 202520
October 202566
September 202524
August 202521
July 202532
June 202531
May 202513
April 202515
March 202529
February 202518

A total of 443 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202631
January 202632
December 202533
November 202519
October 202526
September 202537
August 202527
July 202536
June 202528
May 202543
April 202562
March 202543
February 202526

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20253
November 20255
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20253
May 20254
April 20258
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 464 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202633
January 202638
December 202523
November 202529
October 202535
September 202539
August 202544
July 202546
June 202543
May 202534
April 202538
March 202543
February 202519

A total of 53 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20266
December 20254
November 20255
October 20254
September 20255
August 20251
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
March 20254
February 20252

A total of 495 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202639
January 202639
December 202533
November 202540
October 202553
September 202526
August 202536
July 202545
June 202532
May 202535
April 202535
March 202546
February 202536

A total of 214 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202614
January 20268
December 202522
November 202525
October 202512
September 202517
August 202517
July 202518
June 202516
May 202515
April 202515
March 202519
February 202516

A total of 126 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 202614
December 20258
November 20259
October 202514
September 20256
August 20257
July 20257
June 202515
May 202511
April 20259
March 202516
February 20257

A total of 670 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 51.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202637
January 202645
December 202546
November 202539
October 202571
September 202552
August 202585
July 202552
June 202554
May 202562
April 202559
March 202543
February 202525

A total of 348 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.77 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202628
December 202513
November 202524
October 202518
September 202520
August 202532
July 202546
June 202528
May 202528
April 202519
March 202532
February 202526

A total of 52 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20252
November 20253
October 20255
September 20254
August 20252
July 20259
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
May 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations South Holland in February 2026

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

1. St Matthew'S Drive (Map)
Total27
Anti-social behaviour27
2. Hall Place (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour6
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
3. Cedar Falls (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Other theft1
4. Exeter Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
5. Glenn Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
6. The Meadows (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Burglary1

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