Long Sutton (South Holland) Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

February 2025 saw Long Sutton (South Holland) record a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 23.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This relatively low rate contrasts with the national picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes, a stark departure from the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, with Long Sutton’s rate at 2.6 per 1,000 — 11% higher than the national figure. This category, while below the UK overall rate, remains a focal point for local authorities, particularly given the significant share of total crimes. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (28% below), accounted for 13.3% of incidents, highlighting persistent community challenges. The seasonal context of February — a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may partly explain the lower overall crime rate compared to busier periods. However, the concentration of violent offences suggests that targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as the town’s core residential zones, could be critical. The area’s character as a small built-up area within South Holland, with limited commercial density, may contribute to the lower property crime rates compared to larger urban centres, though burglary remains a concern at 0.5 per 1,000 — 85% above the UK average. These findings underscore the need for tailored strategies to address specific local vulnerabilities while maintaining the broader success of keeping overall crime rates below national benchmarks.

February 2025 marked significant month-on-month changes in Long Sutton’s crime profile. Other crime and other theft both saw 100% increases, rising from zero to one and three incidents respectively. Drug-related offences also doubled, jumping from one to two cases. These sharp rises may signal emerging trends, such as the potential impact of seasonal transitions or shifts in local activity patterns. Conversely, violence and sexual offences decreased by 28.6%, reflecting a drop from 21 to 15 incidents — a welcome but puzzling development that could be tied to the winter lull in outdoor social interactions. Burglary also fell by 25%, from four to three cases, though this remains 85% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, saw a notable 28% reduction compared to the UK average, with four incidents recorded — a figure that may reflect the area’s smaller population and tighter-knit community dynamics. The most concerning shift, however, is the 100% increase in other theft, which now accounts for 10% of all crimes. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas with transient populations or high foot traffic, as these may be vulnerable to such offences. The data also highlights that criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one incident, due to reduced outdoor activity during colder weather.

Long Sutton’s crime rate in February 2025 (5.1 per 1,000) represents a 16.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in specific categories. When scaled to the population of 5,853 residents, the monthly exposure equates to one reported crime for every 195 residents — a statistic that, while modest, highlights the disproportionate impact of certain crime types. For example, the 0.5 per 1,000 burglary rate (10% of total crimes) — 85% above the UK average — suggests that targeted measures in high-risk areas, such as residential zones with limited surveillance, may be necessary. The drop in the overall rate from 6.2 to 5.1 per 1,000 aligns with broader seasonal trends, as February typically sees reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail and leisure areas. However, the persistence of violent offences at 2.6 per 1,000 — 11% above the UK average — indicates that local factors, such as community cohesion or access to support services, may play a role. For residents, the 1-in-195 monthly exposure rate serves as a reminder that while the overall picture is relatively safe, specific vulnerabilities require attention.