Crime Rate in Spalding Wygate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spalding Wygate

The total recorded crimes in Spalding Wygate, South Holland, UK in May 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spalding Wygate crime rate of 3.80 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 Wygate, encompassing approximately 7,637 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Spalding Wygate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lucerne Close with total crimes: 11
  • Medina Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Nursery Way with total crimes: 2

How safe is Spalding Wygate?

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

  • Relative to South Holland:

    • In 2024, Spalding Wygate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Holland average, with 222 crimes compared to 431.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Spalding Wygate recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

    • In 2023, Spalding Wygate had fewer crimes than the South Holland average, with 187 crimes compared to 328. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Spalding Wygate recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Holland, Spalding Wygate has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Spalding Wygate Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Spalding Wygate has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 3.80 ranking 13th out of 17 in the South Holland, UK

In 2024, the total Spalding Wygate crimes were 222. The crime rate of Spalding Wygate in 2024 was 29.07 (year) or 2.42 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the South Holland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spalding Wygate were around 187 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.49 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the South Holland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Spalding Wygate)CrimesRank (Spalding Wygate)CrimesRank (Spalding Wygate)
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
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
The Saints10 16119 16118 15
Fleet8 17179 1585 17
Gedney11 15118 1790 16
Holbeach Hurn6 18117 1875 18

Spalding Wygate Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 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 (8 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202514
March 20258
February 20251
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 202411
August 20248
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251
January 20259
December 20247
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20248

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20244
July 20244

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

High Crime Locations Spalding Wygate in May 2025

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

1. Lucerne Close (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Medina Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
3. Nursery Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. The Hayfields (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. The Meadows (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Shannon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stour Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lucetta Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shire Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Belcanto Court (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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