Crime Rate in Spalding St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spalding St John's

The total recorded crimes in Spalding St John's, South Holland, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spalding St John's crime rate of 6.11 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 Spalding St John's, encompassing approximately 11,293 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (162.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Spalding St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 6
  • Station Street with total crimes: 5

How safe is Spalding St John's?

To understand the safety of Spalding St John's, we need to analyze Spalding St John's crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to South Holland:

    • In 2024, Spalding St John's reported a higher crime volume than the South Holland average, with 565 crimes compared to 431. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Spalding St John's witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Spalding St John's experienced a greater number of crimes than the South Holland average, with 421 crimes compared to 328. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Spalding St John's witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 17 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Holland, Spalding St John's has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Spalding St John's Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Spalding St John's has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 6.11 ranking 1th out of 17 in the South Holland, UK

In 2024, the total Spalding St John's crimes were 565. The crime rate of Spalding St John's in 2024 was 50.03 (year) or 4.17 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the South Holland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spalding St John's were around 421 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.28 (year) or 3.11 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the South Holland.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Holland)CrimesRank (South Holland)CrimesRank (South Holland)
Spalding Castle68 2950 1800 1
Spalding St Paul's60 4672 2549 2
Holbeach Town62 3663 3513 3
Pinchbeck and Surfleet44 7544 6492 4
Sutton Bridge31 12561 5338 9
Spalding St Mary's58 5460 9314 10
Long Sutton44 8473 8417 6
Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas49 6495 7361 7
Donington, Quadring and Gosberton38 10437 11344 8
Moulton, Weston and Cowbit41 9345 13289 11
Spalding Monks House25 13440 10286 12
Whaplode and Holbeach St John's33 11398 12219 13
Spalding Wygate19 14222 14187 14
The Saints17 15119 16118 15
Fleet15 16179 1585 17
Gedney5 18118 1790 16
Holbeach Hurn12 17117 1875 18

Spalding St John's Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 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 (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (24 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 20258
January 202511
December 20249
November 202412
October 202410
September 202414
August 20249
July 202411
June 202424
May 202413
April 20248

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202522
February 202513
January 202517
December 202413
November 202427
October 202411
September 202419
August 202410
July 202417
June 202422
May 202420
April 20249

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20247
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241

High Crime Locations Spalding St John's in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Spalding St John's postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cross Street (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Station Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Mclaren Gardens (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bedford Place (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Spring Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rivergate (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Gore Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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