South Holland Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Holland's overall crime rate for December 2025 remains at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15.7% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure reflects a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels, particularly in property-related offences, with burglary and vehicle crime both significantly below national benchmarks. However, the month reveals a concerning shift in the nature of crime, with violent and sexual offences accounting for 44.9% of all reported incidents — the highest proportion of any category. This concentration of violent crime, coupled with a 29% increase in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, highlights a growing challenge in managing public safety during the festive season. Seasonal factors likely contribute to these patterns, as December brings heightened foot traffic in retail areas, darker evenings, and increased social gatherings. The combination of Christmas shopping, holiday parties, and the closure of some homes during the festive period may create conditions that amplify opportunities for violence and anti-social conduct. While property crime remains relatively low — with shoplifting and other thefts at 47% and 42% below the UK average respectively — the sharp rise in theft from the person and shoplifting suggests a need for heightened vigilance in high-traffic areas. The data underscores the importance of community awareness and targeted policing during this time of year, particularly in sectors where crime rates have shown marked increases.

December 2025 saw significant increases in specific crime categories, with theft from the person doubling compared to November — a 100% rise from zero to two incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may indicate heightened vulnerability during festive shopping or social events. Shoplifting also surged by 73.7%, jumping from 19 to 33 incidents, a rate 47% below the UK average but still a notable month-on-month shift. The rise in shoplifting aligns with the seasonal context of increased retail activity. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson rose by 17.9%, from 39 to 46 incidents, a figure that, while modest, suggests ongoing challenges in managing public disorder. In contrast, several categories showed marked declines, including burglary (down 45.8%) and bicycle theft (down 33.3%), potentially reflecting seasonal patterns or effective local interventions. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast between South Holland and the UK average: while violent crime is 5% above the national average, property-related offences such as vehicle crime and burglary are 46% and 64% below, respectively. This divergence may reflect the area's relatively low population density and strong community policing efforts, though the higher-than-average rates of anti-social behaviour and violence warrant further scrutiny.

South Holland's crime rate in December 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, with a -1.3% decrease from 6.0 to 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This slight decline suggests that overall crime levels have not worsened significantly in the short term, though specific categories have experienced notable fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 19 crimes per day — a figure that, while lower than the UK average in most categories, still reflects the ongoing need for vigilance in high-risk areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places South Holland among the safer areas in the UK. However, this statistic must be contextualised within the local population of 99,298, where the distribution of crime types varies significantly. For instance, while violent crime remains a concern, the lower rates of property crime — particularly burglary and vehicle theft — suggest that the area's infrastructure and community dynamics may contribute to a reduced risk of certain offences. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that South Holland's approach to crime prevention appears to be effective in curbing property-related incidents, though the higher-than-average rates of violence and anti-social behaviour indicate areas for improvement. These findings highlight the importance of tailored strategies that address the specific challenges of the local community while building on the success of existing initiatives.