Holbeach Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,764, Holbeach recorded 36 crimes in January 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 35.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, a gap that has widened in recent months. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents—nearly half of all recorded crimes. This category remained 12% below the UK average, a consistent trend in Holbeach's crime statistics. Anti-social behaviour, at 5 incidents, followed closely, with a 39% deficit compared to the UK rate. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the lower volume of outdoor crimes typically seen in such months. However, the high proportion of violent crimes (47.2% of total) suggests that local factors, such as community dynamics or policing strategies, may play a role in shaping this pattern. While property crimes remained low overall (8 incidents), the breakdown revealed a 100% increase in public order offences, a category that rose from 2 to 4 cases. This shift, though still below the UK average, may warrant closer attention. The overall crime rate's continued divergence from national trends underscores Holbeach's unique characteristics, linked to its smaller size, rural setting within South Holland, and effective local crime prevention measures.

Violence and sexual offences dominated January's crime profile, comprising 47.2% of total crimes—17 incidents in total. This category remained 12% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 39% below the UK rate, reflecting a persistent trend in Holbeach's low levels of disruptive incidents. Notable shifts included a 100% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 4 cases. This jump, while still below the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), could be linked to local events or seasonal factors. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by two-thirds, from 3 to 1 incident, marking the most significant individual category decline. The 100% increase in burglary cases, though starting from a low base (0 to 2), highlights a potential vulnerability in property crime prevention. Drug-related offences also saw a 50% reduction, from 2 to 1, a trend that may reflect broader local initiatives or seasonal patterns.

Holbeach's crime rate in January 2025 dropped to 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 28% decrease from 6.4 per 1,000 in December 2024. This shift places the area well below the UK average, with a 35.2% gap that has widened over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day in January—a stark contrast to the UK's significantly higher daily figures. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 216 residents, a figure that translates to a relatively low monthly exposure rate. For context, this means that any given resident had a 1-in-216 chance of being directly affected by a crime in January, a statistic that underscores the area's consistently low crime profile compared to both national benchmarks and its own historical trends. The population-scaled perspective further highlights the area's safety, with the 36 recorded crimes representing less than 0.5% of Holbeach's 7,764 residents.