South Holland Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Holland's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 6.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure 26.2% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in England and Wales. increase from the previous month. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking dominance of violent offences, which accounted for 40.8% of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.5 per 1,000, are 12% below the UK average, a trend consistent with South Holland's broader pattern of crime rates being lower than national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 22.4% of total crimes, while criminal damage and arson, though a smaller proportion (5.6%), are 52% below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the prominence of violent and anti-social crimes. This aligns with patterns observed in other areas where increased public interaction during warmer months correlates with higher rates of disorder and violence. However, the absence of a significant rise in property crime, which accounts for 25.2% of incidents (154 cases), contrasts with typical trends in larger urban centres where property crimes often dominate. The relative stability in property crime, despite the overall increase in violent offences, may reflect effective policing strategies or community initiatives targeting public order. The area's lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (79% below the UK average) and shoplifting (53% below) further distinguish it from the national profile, suggesting that factors such as lower population density or specific economic conditions may play a role. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis in understanding local crime patterns, as South Holland's experience diverges from the broader UK trend in several key areas.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Drug-related offences surged by 157.1%, rising from 7 to 18 incidents, a sharp increase that may reflect seasonal changes or localised factors. Bicycle theft also rose by 80%, climbing from 5 to 9 cases, a trend that contrasts with the UK average where bicycle theft is 25% above the national rate. Burglary increased by 60%, from 20 to 32 incidents, though the overall rate for this category remains below the UK average. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50%, from 22 to 11 cases, potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during the month. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson both declined, by 33.3% and 33.3% respectively, indicating possible success in targeted interventions. The area's violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community strategies in this category.

South Holland's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 9.0% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.6 to 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, suggests shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 20 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible sense of risk for the local population. This figure is particularly meaningful when considering South Holland's population of nearly 100,000, highlighting how crime is distributed across the district. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month increase warrants attention to potential factors influencing crime, such as seasonal transitions or community-specific events.