South Holland Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Holland's crime profile in September 2025 reveals a clear dominance of violent crime over property offences, with a total of 606 reported incidents. At 6.1 per 1,000 residents, the local crime rate is 17.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, a position that suggests systemic differences in policing, demographics, or geographic factors. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.6% of all incidents (234 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.1%) and criminal damage and arson (8.6%). This violent crime prevalence may reflect the area's demographic profile, with a significant proportion of the population engaged in higher-risk activities such as nightlife or public transport usage. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the return of students to local universities—could contribute to increased anti-social behaviour and violent incidents, as highlighted by the 20% increase in anti-social behaviour above the UK average. Conversely, property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary saw marked declines, with shoplifting falling 34% below the UK average and burglary 29% below. This contrast between violent and property crime rates may indicate that South Holland's community policing strategies are more effective in reducing non-violent offences, while challenges persist in addressing interpersonal crime. The overall rate remains lower than the UK average, but the disproportionate share of violent crime suggests a need for targeted initiatives to address root causes such as alcohol-related incidents or youth engagement in high-risk environments. The seasonal transition in September, with nights drawing in and the return to structured routines, may also play a role in shaping these patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm this hypothesis.

The month-on-month analysis reveals stark contrasts in crime trends. Possession of weapons surged by 400%, rising from 1 to 5 incidents, a spike that may reflect increased police activity or unreported illicit activity. Bicycle theft doubled to 4 cases, potentially linked to the start of the academic year and increased student mobility. Shoplifting rose by 37% to 37 incidents, suggesting heightened retail activity or targeted theft in high-traffic areas. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 38.8%, due to improved community engagement or seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor events. Burglary dropped by 37.5%, which may indicate effective crime prevention measures or a shift in criminal focus. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with violent offences (234) outpacing property crimes (165) by nearly 50%. Anti-social behaviour in South Holland (1.4 per 1,000) is 20% above the UK average (1.2 per 1,000), highlighting a local challenge that contrasts with the overall lower crime rate. These fluctuations underscore the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories.

South Holland's crime rate in September 2025 (6.1 per 1,000) reflects a 9.1% decline from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 20 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace at which incidents occur in local neighbourhoods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents, a statistic that provides a tangible measure of monthly exposure to crime. This rate is 17.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, highlighting South Holland's relative safety compared to the national picture. However, the local population of 99,298 means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers can have meaningful impacts on community perceptions. The decline from the previous month may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, which could affect outdoor activity patterns and policing priorities. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the specific distribution of crime types within South Holland suggests distinct local dynamics that warrant closer examination.