Holbeach Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,764 residents, Holbeach recorded 44 crimes in January 2024, translating to 5.7 crimes per 1,000 people. This rate is 23% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, marking Holbeach as one of the safer built-up areas in the country. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50% of all incidents (22 cases), followed by other theft (13.6%, 6 cases) and criminal damage and arson (11.4%, 5 cases). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months. However, the dominance of violent crimes over property crimes is notable; 50% of all incidents were violent, compared to 27% for property crimes (12 cases). This pattern may reflect local factors such as the area's small population density and limited commercial activity, which can make it easier for officers to manage incidents quickly. The relatively low property crime rate also aligns with the absence of major retail hubs or high-traffic areas that typically drive shoplifting and burglary. While the overall crime rate remains low, the increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average suggests that targeted policing efforts in this category may be warranted, particularly given the area's demographic profile as a small, closely-knit community.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with other theft surging by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and drugs-related crimes doubling from zero to one. Possession of weapons also rose to one incident, a 100% increase from the previous month. These spikes suggest a shift in criminal activity, though the small numbers mean they may reflect isolated incidents rather than emerging trends. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 60% (from 10 to 4), a decline that may relate to reduced public gatherings during the post-holiday period. The area's violent crime rate (2.8 per 1,000) was 8% above the UK average for this category, a contrast to its overall rate which remains significantly lower nationally. For residents, the most immediate concern appears to be the surge in other theft, which now constitutes 13.6% of all crimes reported.

Holbeach's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern observed in smaller built-up areas, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours often correlate with reduced public activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a low-frequency pattern consistent with its population size. When scaled to the local population of 7,764, this means one crime occurred for every 176 residents over the course of the month. While this figure may seem abstract, it illustrates that the majority of residents in Holbeach are unlikely to be directly affected by crime in any given month. The rate remains 23% below the UK average, a gap that has narrowed slightly from previous months but still highlights the area's relative safety compared to national trends.