Holbeach Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Holbeach's crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2024 places it 14.6% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.2% of all crimes, a category that remained 9% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 18.5% of total incidents, with a 7% deficit compared to national rates. The early summer period appears to have influenced crime dynamics, with shoplifting and burglary emerging as notable concerns. While the area's overall safety profile remains stronger than the UK average, the seasonal transition into summer may have created new opportunities for certain types of crime. The presence of 19 violent incidents highlights the persistent challenge of addressing personal safety concerns, even in areas with generally lower crime rates. The breakdown of offences shows a distinct pattern where property-related crimes, particularly shoplifting and burglary, have grown in prominence compared to previous months. This shift may be linked to increased foot traffic associated with the start of the tourist season in nearby coastal areas, creating new dynamics for retail-focused crime. The area's character as a built-up rural locality within South Holland likely contributes to these patterns, where limited commercial density may paradoxically create concentrated points of vulnerability. The data also shows a marked contrast between the relatively low rates of drug-related offences and the higher incidence of public order issues, suggesting distinct community challenges. As the summer progresses, continued monitoring of these trends will be essential to understand how seasonal rhythms influence local crime patterns.

June 2024 saw a 400% surge in burglary, rising from 1 to 5 incidents – the most dramatic month-on-month increase in the dataset. This jump, from zero to six shoplifting reports, suggests potential vulnerabilities in local retail security. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 28.6% to 10 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal shifts as summer activities began. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category at 35.2% of all crimes, though they still sat 9% below the UK average. The sharp rise in burglary, coupled with shoplifting's doubling, indicates a shift in criminal focus toward property-related offences. Residents may find the 1.3% drop in anti-social behaviour noteworthy, as it suggests some reduction in disruptive incidents during the early summer period.

Holbeach's crime rate rose 8.1% from 6.4 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2024, marking the first increase since March 2024. At 2 crimes per day on average, this equates to one reported crime for every 144 residents over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains 14.6% below the UK average, the shift in crime composition is notable. The daily crime figure highlights a persistent low-level presence of criminal activity, though significantly less frequent than the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents face a lower risk of victimisation compared to the UK as a whole, but the recent upward trend suggests ongoing pressures that warrant attention. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, reflects the cumulative effect of recurring incidents rather than isolated events.