Holbeach Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Holbeach's overall crime rate in October 2023 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of localized factors and broader seasonal trends, with violence and sexual offences (34.1% of total crimes) emerging as the most prevalent category, followed by shoplifting (13.6%) and anti-social behaviour (11.4%). The area's relatively low rate is consistent with its character as a built-up rural area within South Holland, where lower population density and community-oriented policing may contribute to reduced crime opportunities. Seasonal context in October—marked by the clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween—likely influenced patterns, with increased visibility during daylight hours potentially deterring certain offences. However, the data also reveals a sharp contrast in specific categories: while violence and sexual offences remain below the UK average, shoplifting exceeds it by 38%, suggesting targeted retail vulnerabilities. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (53% below UK) and criminal damage (37% below UK) may indicate effective local interventions or community cohesion. These findings underscore the importance of contextual analysis, as Holbeach's crime profile is shaped by both geographic and temporal factors, with October's data offering a snapshot of a community navigating seasonal shifts and localized challenges.

October 2023 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 50% (from 10 to 5 incidents) and violence and sexual offences falling by 25% (from 20 to 15). These declines align with seasonal factors, as shorter evenings and Halloween may have reduced opportunities for public disorder. Conversely, 'Other crime' and 'Other theft' both surged by 200%, rising from 1 to 3 incidents each, a sharp increase that may indicate underreported or newly emerging patterns. Holbeach's violence and sexual offences rate (1.9 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may reflect the area's rural character and lower population density. Meanwhile, shoplifting remains a concern, with a rate (0.8 per 1,000) 38% above the UK average, linked to local retail activity.

Holbeach's crime rate in October 2023 (5.7 per 1,000 residents) represents a 6.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents, illustrating a relatively low monthly exposure compared to the UK average. Daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day across Holbeach, a figure that may reflect the area's smaller population and lower density. When scaled to the local population of 7,764, this translates to a crime rate that is 28.7% below the UK average, highlighting Holbeach's position as a safer area within the broader context of national crime statistics. This contrast is particularly notable for categories like anti-social behaviour, which saw a 50% monthly decline, suggesting localized efforts or seasonal factors may be contributing to the trend.