South Holland Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Holland's crime rate for May 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This position reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.3% of all reported incidents (247 cases). This category remains 12% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting that local initiatives or demographics may be contributing to this trend. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, representing 24.4% of total crimes (162 cases).9% compared to April. This increase may be linked to May's bank holidays and the longer evenings that typically accompany the season, encouraging more outdoor socialising and leading to higher incidents of anti-social conduct. Meanwhile, property crimes accounted for 28.5% of the total (189 cases), with shoplifting and other theft categories showing mixed trends. Shoplifting, for example, decreased by 30.6% (62 → 43), a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, where South Holland is 40% below. These patterns suggest that while the area maintains a lower crime profile overall, specific categories are influenced by both seasonal and local factors. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and bicycle theft (0.0 per 1,000) further illustrate the area's distinct crime profile, which may be shaped by its geographical and social characteristics. As the month progressed, the combination of increased social activity and existing crime prevention measures appears to have created a balance that keeps South Holland's crime rate below the national average.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns across South Holland. Anti-social behaviour surged by 33.9% (121 → 162), the largest increase of any category, a rise that may reflect the impact of May's bank holidays and extended evening socialising. Burglary also rose sharply, increasing by 47.4% (19 → 28), though it remains below the UK average by 7%. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 30.6% (62 → 43), a decline that contrasts with the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, where South Holland is 40% below. Theft from the person saw a 100% increase, rising from 0 to 1 incident, a rare occurrence that highlights the need for vigilance in public spaces. Violent crimes, at 247 (37.3% of total), remain 12% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, suggesting local factors—such as community cohesion or policing strategies—may be influencing this trend.

South Holland's crime rate in May 2025 rose slightly to 6.7 per 1,000 residents, a 3.4% increase from the previous month's 6.5. This places the area firmly below the UK average of 8.1, maintaining a 17.3% gap. On a daily basis, 21 crimes were reported across the district, a figure that reflects the area's generally lower crime profile compared to national trends. Over the course of the month, one crime was recorded for every 150 residents, a ratio that underscores the relative safety of South Holland despite the month-on-month uptick. The population of 99,298 means that individual risk remains low. increase suggests local factors—such as seasonal socialising during May's longer evenings—may have contributed to the rise. This context helps residents understand crime in proportion to their daily lives, highlighting that even with changes, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average.