South Holland Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Holland’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 26.8% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance, while consistent with the area’s generally lower crime profile, reveals a mixed picture shaped by seasonal dynamics. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 45.7% of all reported incidents — a category that remains 6% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed, both at rates significantly lower than national benchmarks. The month’s context, including Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences, may have influenced patterns in property crime. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with some urban areas, suggesting South Holland’s unique social and geographic makeup. The area’s lower crime rate, combined with its proximity to major transport links and rural expanses, may contribute to this profile. However, the spike in bicycle theft and weapons-related incidents highlights specific vulnerabilities that warrant closer attention during the festive season. These findings illustrate the interplay between local conditions and broader national trends, offering insights into how South Holland’s community can address emerging challenges while maintaining its relatively safe environment.

December 2024 marked a sharp increase in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents) and bicycle theft surging by 80% (from 5 to 9). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain heightened resident concerns during the festive season. Other crime, which includes unclassified or hybrid offences, also rose by two-thirds (from 12 to 20), suggesting potential gaps in reporting or shifts in criminal activity. In contrast, shoplifting fell by 40.5% (from 42 to 25), likely reflecting seasonal changes in retail patterns and increased security measures. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 6% below the UK average (2.4 vs 2.6 per 1,000), while bicycle theft uniquely exceeded the UK average by 100%, pointing to a localised issue that residents should monitor. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted awareness, especially around unsecured bikes and weapons-related incidents.

South Holland's crime rate in December 2024 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 14.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.1. This reduction, though modest, reflects broader trends in the area’s crime profile. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported across the 31 days of December, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 192 residents — a monthly exposure rate that places the area within a range typical for similar-sized districts. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the shift in crime types between November and December highlights evolving patterns, particularly in property and violent crime categories. The population context further underscores that South Holland’s lower crime rate is consistent with its demographic and geographic characteristics, which may include lower population density or fewer high-risk areas compared to larger urban centres.