Long Sutton Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked a notable shift in Long Sutton's crime profile, with a total of 31 crimes reported at a rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may reflect the built-up area's unique characteristics. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all crimes.9 per 1,000 remains 27% below the national average. Other theft emerged as the second most common category, contributing 19.4% of total crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Seasonal factors in September—such as the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 40% below the UK average, suggesting strong community engagement or effective local interventions. The low levels of vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) and burglary (0.3 per 1,000) indicate that property-related offences are not the primary concern in this area. While the overall crime rate rose slightly from August, the persistent gap to the UK average underscores Long Sutton's position as a relatively safe built-up area within South Holland.

September 2024 witnessed a dramatic 200% increase in other theft, the most significant month-on-month swing. This category alone accounted for 19.4% of all crimes, outpacing even the more common violence and sexual offences. The rise in other theft may be linked to seasonal factors such as back-to-school activity. Burglary and shoplifting both doubled from zero to two and one incidents respectively, suggesting possible shifts in criminal focus. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3%, potentially due to increased community engagement during the start of the academic term. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.9 per 1,000, remain 27% below the UK average, a consistent trend for the area. The stark contrast between rising property crimes and falling violent crimes illustrates a shifting crime mix, with property-related offences now comprising 48.4% of total incidents.

Long Sutton's crime rate rose by 7.1% from 5.0 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, marking the first increase since July. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day across the built-up area, a figure that may reflect seasonal transitions as evenings lengthen. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 189 residents, a ratio that places the area well below the UK average. The population context is critical here: with 5,853 residents, the low crime rate suggests effective local policing or community cohesion. While daily crime counts are modest, the month-on-month rise warrants attention to whether this reflects a temporary spike or a broader trend. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small increases can be meaningful in a small community, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national benchmarks.