South Holland Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Holland's October 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents places it 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1, highlighting a safer environment compared to the national benchmark. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This category's rate of 2.3 per 1,000 suggests a possible reduction in local tensions or effective community interventions. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 17.1% of incidents, with a 22% gap below the UK average. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and Halloween—may have influenced crime patterns. Shoplifting and public order offences were both 40% and 46% below UK averages, respectively, potentially reflecting the area's lower retail density or higher community cohesion. The overall reduction in violent crime, combined with a 30.3% drop in vehicle crime, indicates a broader trend of decreased property-related incidents. However, the 25% above UK average rate for bicycle theft, despite a rate of 0.1 per 1,000, underscores a specific challenge that may require targeted action. These findings illustrate a relatively safe area with distinct vulnerabilities, warranting further exploration of local factors influencing crime trends.

October 2024 witnessed a stark contrast in crime trends, with bicycle theft surging by 100% compared to the previous month. This spike, from five to ten incidents, suggests a potential shift in local patterns, possibly linked to seasonal activities or increased cycling during autumn. Meanwhile, violent crime dropped by 27%, with violence and sexual offences falling from 318 to 232 incidents. This decline may reflect the impact of shorter evenings and Halloween-related community engagement. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply by 70%, indicating a need for further analysis of local factors. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 30.3%, and possession of weapons dropped by 50%, suggesting possible success in targeted policing efforts. The area's overall crime mix remains skewed toward violent crime, which accounted for 40% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category.

South Holland's October 2024 crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents marks a 13.7% decrease from the previous month's 6.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced violent crime, which fell by 27% month-on-month. The daily crime count in October averaged 19 incidents, slightly lower than the 21 recorded in September. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 171 residents, a figure that places the area well below the UK average. With a population of 99,298, the local context suggests that community-focused initiatives or seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings in October, may have contributed to this reduction. However, the 25% above UK average rate for bicycle theft highlights a specific vulnerability that warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while the area remains relatively safe, targeted efforts could address the small but notable rise in this category.