Crime Rate in Long Sutton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Long Sutton

The total recorded crimes in Long Sutton, South Holland, UK in May 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Long Sutton crime rate of 26.55 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 Long Sutton, encompassing approximately 1,506 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Long Sutton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whiteacres with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Saddlers Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Long Sutton?

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

  • Relative to South Holland:

    • In 2024, Long Sutton reported a higher crime volume than the South Holland average, with 473 crimes compared to 431. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Long Sutton witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

    • In 2023, Long Sutton experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Holland average, with 417 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Long Sutton witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Holland, Long Sutton has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Long Sutton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Long Sutton has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 26.55 ranking 7th out of 17 in the South Holland, UK

In 2024, the total Long Sutton crimes were 473. The crime rate of Long Sutton in 2024 was 313.91 (year) or 26.16 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the South Holland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Long Sutton were around 417 crimes with yearly crime rate of 276.75 (year) or 23.06 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the South Holland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Long Sutton)CrimesRank (Long Sutton)CrimesRank (Long Sutton)
Spalding Castle62 3950 1800 1
Holbeach Town78 1663 3513 3
Spalding St Paul's50 5672 2549 2
Spalding St John's63 2565 4421 5
Pinchbeck and Surfleet37 9544 6492 4
Spalding St Mary's55 4460 9314 10
Sutton Bridge48 6561 5338 9
Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas32 12495 7361 7
Donington, Quadring and Gosberton37 10437 11344 8
Spalding Monks House39 8440 10286 12
Moulton, Weston and Cowbit22 14345 13289 11
Whaplode and Holbeach St John's36 11398 12219 13
Spalding Wygate29 13222 14187 14
The Saints10 16119 16118 15
Fleet8 17179 1585 17
Gedney11 15118 1790 16
Holbeach Hurn6 18117 1875 18

Long Sutton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202522
March 202519
February 202518
January 202522
December 202413
November 202427
October 202419
September 202414
August 202416
July 202434
June 202422
May 202410

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20243
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20253
February 20255
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
May 20247

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20257
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20241
May 20241

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20241
September 20244
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
June 20244

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Long Sutton in May 2025

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

1. Whiteacres (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Saddlers Way (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spencer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. John Swain'S Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Minster Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Little London (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Lutton Gowts (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Blazegate (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1

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