Crime Rate in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's

The total recorded crimes in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's, South Holland, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whaplode and Holbeach St John's crime rate of 183.39 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 Whaplode and Holbeach St John's, encompassing approximately 196 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Whaplode and Holbeach St John's Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gamekeeper Close with total crimes: 6
  • The Bluebells with total crimes: 3
  • Sholt'S Gate with total crimes: 3

How safe is Whaplode and Holbeach St John's?

To understand the safety of Whaplode and Holbeach St John's, we need to analyze Whaplode and Holbeach 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, Whaplode and Holbeach St John's demonstrated a lower crime volume than the South Holland average, with 398 crimes compared to 431.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whaplode and Holbeach St John's recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

    • In 2023, Whaplode and Holbeach St John's had fewer crimes than the South Holland average, with 219 crimes compared to 328. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whaplode and Holbeach St John's recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the South Holland.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in South Holland, Whaplode and Holbeach St John's has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Whaplode and Holbeach St John's has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 183.39 ranking 11th out of 17 in the South Holland, UK

In 2024, the total Whaplode and Holbeach St John's crimes were 398. The crime rate of Whaplode and Holbeach St John's in 2024 was 2027.51 (year) or 168.96 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the South Holland.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whaplode and Holbeach St John's were around 219 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1115.64 (year) or 92.97 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the South Holland.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Whaplode and Holbeach St John's)CrimesRank (Whaplode and Holbeach St John's)CrimesRank (Whaplode and Holbeach St John's)
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
Spalding Wygate29 13222 14187 14
The Saints10 16119 16118 15
Fleet8 17179 1585 17
Gedney11 15118 1790 16
Holbeach Hurn6 18117 1875 18

Whaplode and Holbeach St John's 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 (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 Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 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 (60 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 262 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202513
February 202513
January 202514
December 20245
November 20249
October 202418
September 202447
August 202425
July 202414
June 202460
May 202415

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
June 202412
May 20249

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20254
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

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

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Whaplode and Holbeach St John's in May 2025

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

1. Gamekeeper Close (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. The Bluebells (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Sholt'S Gate (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Tilney (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
5. Chapel Drove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Buttercup Paddock (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Thorpe'S Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hurdletree Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Oxford Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. The Chase (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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