South Holland Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 99,298 residents, South Holland recorded 456 crimes in February 2024, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 individuals. This figure is 35.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates nationally for this period. The crime profile reveals a stark contrast to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 47.2% of all reported crimes—215 incidents in total. This category alone is 12% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), suggesting local factors may contribute to lower rates of violent crime despite the high volume of such incidents. Anti-social behaviour (13.8%) and public order offences (6.6%) followed, both significantly below national averages (43% and 39% respectively). The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the subdued levels of property crime, which accounted for just 26% of total incidents. However, the dominance of violent crime over property crime in this district contrasts with broader UK trends, where property crimes typically outnumber violent offences. This imbalance could reflect local demographics, such as a higher proportion of working-age adults in residential areas, or the presence of community spaces that may increase interactions and thus the likelihood of violence. The low rate of vehicle crime (77% below the UK average) may also align with South Holland’s character, featuring fewer commuter parking zones or better-secured public transport networks. As the month transitions from winter to spring, the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity may continue to influence crime patterns, though the persistent high rate of violent offences suggests deeper systemic factors warranting further analysis.

February 2024 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with 'other crime' surging by 171.4% (7 to 19 incidents), marking the most significant increase. This category, which includes fraud and cybercrime, rose sharply despite no corresponding UK data on this specific type. Meanwhile, public order offences increased by 57.9% (19 to 30), potentially reflecting heightened tensions during the winter months or changes in local enforcement priorities. Conversely, several categories declined: possession of weapons fell 70% (from 10 to 3), vehicle crime dropped 62.5% (24 to 9), and criminal damage and arson decreased 43.5% (46 to 26). These reductions may align with seasonal factors, such as fewer outdoor gatherings during colder weather. The breakdown also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: anti-social behaviour is 43% below the national rate, and vehicle crime is 77% below, both of which could indicate effective local policing strategies or community-focused initiatives. However, 'other crime' is 43% above the UK average, suggesting potential gaps in addressing non-traditional crime types. For residents, the 171.4% increase in 'other crime' is a concrete data point that may signal emerging risks requiring closer attention.

Compared to January 2024, South Holland’s crime rate fell by 16.5% (from 5.5 to 4.6 per 1,000 residents), reflecting a notable downward trend. Over the 29 days of February, this equated to an average of 16 crimes per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is tempered by the district’s population size. When scaled to individual risk, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 218 residents provides context: over the course of the month, a resident had a 1-in-218 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which, while not provided for February, would likely be higher given South Holland’s overall performance. The decline in crime may also be influenced by population density; with 99,298 residents, the district’s crime rate is distributed across a relatively large area, potentially diluting the impact of concentrated incidents. The drop in vehicle crime, for instance, could be linked to reduced commuter traffic during the winter months, while the increase in 'other crime' may reflect the growing prevalence of digital offences that are less affected by seasonal patterns. These comparative figures highlight South Holland’s position as a relatively low-crime area, though the persistent focus on violent and anti-social crimes suggests targeted interventions may still be necessary to address these specific challenges.