Long Sutton Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 in September 2023, placing it 27.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a relatively low-risk environment, though the crime mix reveals distinct patterns shaped by the area's characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes, with 17 incidents reported — a rate of 2.9 per 1,000 that is 6% above the UK average. This suggests that interpersonal crime remains a focal concern, potentially influenced by the return of students to local educational institutions during the September term. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 33% below the UK average, indicating a lower prevalence of disruptive activity than national trends. The seasonal context of September, with its transition from summer to autumn, may contribute to these patterns: shorter evenings and the start of the school year could influence both violent and anti-social behaviour. Property crimes, though fewer in number, show a significant shift with burglary tripling from one to three incidents, while other property-related offences such as criminal damage and arson also rose. This contrast with the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000) highlights the area's unique dynamics, linked to localized factors like housing density or seasonal changes in household security measures. The overall crime rate remains lower than the national average, but the interplay of rising property crime and persistent violent offences suggests a complex landscape that requires continued monitoring.

September 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in burglary, rising from one incident in August to three in September. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, highlights a sharp shift in property crime trends. Concurrently, vehicle crime plummeted by 60% as the number of incidents dropped from five to two — a reduction that may reflect changes in parking patterns or increased awareness during the school term. The breakdown of crime types reveals a striking contrast: violence and sexual offences, at 2.9 per 1,000, remain 6% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 33% below the national rate. This divergence underscores the area's unique crime profile, with public order offences also showing a 19% deficit compared to UK norms. For residents, the 60% drop in vehicle crime offers a tangible benefit, suggesting that targeted measures or seasonal factors may have contributed to this decline.

Long Sutton's crime rate in September 2023 fell 10.5% compared to August, reflecting a continued downward trend. With 34 crimes recorded over 30 days, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day — a figure that translates to one crime occurring for every 172 residents during the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low crime environment in the area, though local conditions can vary significantly from the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that residents face a markedly lower risk of experiencing crime than the national average, with the rate remaining 27.5% below the UK's 8.0 per 1,000. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, they do not capture the full context of seasonal fluctuations or localized patterns that may influence crime trends. The drop in vehicle crime by 60% compared to August suggests potential shifts in behaviour linked to the start of the school term or reduced vehicle activity during the transition to shorter evenings.