South Holland Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Holland’s crime rate in April 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which is likely influenced by its mix of urban and rural characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (39%), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.9%) and shoplifting (9.7%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of April, a time of increased outdoor activity during the Easter holiday and spring weather. The relatively low rates of violent crime may be partly explained by the area’s lower population density and the absence of major nightlife hubs that typically correlate with higher incidents of such offences. Meanwhile, shoplifting rates, though still below the UK average, saw a notable rise of 44.2% month-on-month, which could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the Easter period. Anti-social behaviour also remained consistently below the UK average, reflecting the community’s efforts in maintaining public order. These trends suggest that while the area remains generally safer than the national average, targeted interventions may be needed in specific sectors such as retail security and youth engagement to address emerging patterns.

April 2025 saw sharp increases in robbery, possession of weapons, and shoplifting, with robbery rates surging by 300% compared to March. This spike in robbery, from 2 to 8 incidents, raises questions about potential factors such as increased public spaces during Easter or changes in policing priorities. Concurrently, shoplifting rose by 44.2% (43 to 62), which may be connected to higher foot traffic in retail areas during the Easter holiday. In contrast, vehicle crime fell by 48.3% (29 to 15), possibly reflecting reduced car usage during the Easter break or improved vehicle security measures. Drug-related offences also decreased by 43.8% (16 to 9), though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. The most significant deviation from the UK average was seen in vehicle crime, which was 47% below the national rate of 0.4 per 1,000. This could indicate a lower reliance on personal vehicles in South Holland compared to other regions. Conversely, criminal damage and arson were 5% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in property-related offences. These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of contextual factors in shaping local trends.

South Holland’s crime rate in April 2025 (6.5 per 1,000) represents a 7.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.0 per 1,000. This downward trend is mirrored in the daily crime context, with an average of 21 crimes reported per day across the 30-day period. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 155 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this local authority district compared to the UK average. When scaled to the area’s population of 99,298, the 641 total crimes equate to a manageable level of incident density for a community of this size. The decrease in overall crime rate is particularly significant given the typical seasonal uptick in activity during April, which usually correlates with higher crime rates in many UK areas. This suggests that local factors—such as effective policing strategies, community engagement initiatives, or demographic characteristics—may be playing a role in maintaining this lower-than-average profile. However, the absence of a UK-wide daily crime comparison means that the 21 crimes per day figure should be interpreted as a local benchmark rather than a national one. These statistics provide residents with a clear understanding of their relative risk levels, though they also highlight the need for continued vigilance in areas where crime rates are beginning to shift upward, such as in robbery and shoplifting.