Crime Rate in Holbeach Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holbeach Town

The total recorded crimes in Holbeach Town, South Holland, UK in May 2025 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holbeach Town crime rate of 10.23 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 Holbeach Town, encompassing approximately 7,621 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (60.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Holbeach Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Green Lane with total crimes: 8
  • Back Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Fairfields with total crimes: 4

How safe is Holbeach Town?

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

  • Relative to South Holland:

    • In 2024, Holbeach Town reported a higher crime volume than the South Holland average, with 663 crimes compared to 431. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holbeach Town witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

    • In 2023, Holbeach Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Holland average, with 513 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holbeach Town witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holbeach Town Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Holbeach Town has recorded 78 crimes with crime rate of 10.23 ranking 1th out of 17 in the South Holland, UK

In 2024, the total Holbeach Town crimes were 663. The crime rate of Holbeach Town in 2024 was 86.99 (year) or 7.25 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the South Holland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holbeach Town were around 513 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.31 (year) or 5.61 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the South Holland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holbeach Town)CrimesRank (Holbeach Town)CrimesRank (Holbeach Town)
Spalding Castle62 3950 1800 1
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
Long Sutton40 7473 8417 6
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

Holbeach Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 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 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20254
March 202520
February 202512
January 20255
December 20245
November 20247
October 202411
September 20244
August 202415
July 202415
June 202420
May 202414

A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202528
March 202521
February 202519
January 202517
December 202425
November 202425
October 202419
September 202430
August 202417
July 202422
June 202438
May 202420

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20245
August 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
November 20245
October 20246
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20255

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 202412

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
May 20244

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

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Holbeach Town in May 2025

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

1. Green Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences8
2. Back Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
3. Fairfields (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Fakenham Chase (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Pearl Court (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Lime Grove (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. East Elloe Avenue (Map)
Total3
Public order3
9. Stukeley Hall Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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