Long Sutton Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Long Sutton’s crime rate in July 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This performance highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national picture, despite a 42.9% month-on-month increase from June’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000. The most significant category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.5% of all crimes, slightly above the UK average for this category. This may be linked to the summer season, when increased foot traffic in public spaces, festivals, and school holidays could temporarily elevate activity levels. The area’s built-up nature, combined with its proximity to coastal attractions, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, as transient populations and events can influence crime dynamics. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, showed notable spikes, with shoplifting rising by 300% and burglary by 200%. These increases may reflect the impact of summer tourism on local retail environments, as well as the potential vulnerability of businesses during peak visitor periods. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 40%, suggesting that community initiatives or seasonal changes in public activity may have contributed to this decline. The overall crime rate, while rising from the previous month, remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating that Long Sutton’s built-up area is not a high-crime region. However, the sharp rise in specific categories underscores the need for targeted measures, such as increased surveillance in retail zones or community engagement programs, to address emerging trends. The area’s low population density and manageable crime burden for a community of 5,853 residents further contextualize its position relative to the national average. As the summer season progresses, local authorities may need to monitor trends closely, particularly in areas frequented by tourists or during events that draw large crowds.

July 2025 saw a 300% surge in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, and a 200% increase in burglary, from 1 to 3. Bicycle theft also doubled, moving from 0 to 1, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, however, decreased by 40%, falling from 10 to 6, a decline that may reflect heightened community engagement or seasonal shifts in public activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 47.5% of all crimes, and were 9% above the UK average. This divergence from the national trend highlights the unique dynamics of Long Sutton, where violent crime may be influenced by factors such as local events or transient populations. The sharp rise in shoplifting and burglary contrasts with the UK average for these categories, suggesting that local retail environments or summer tourism patterns could be contributing factors. The increase in bicycle theft aligns with the area’s proximity to cycling routes and the influx of visitors during the summer months.

Long Sutton's crime rate in July 2025 rose to 6.8 per 1,000 residents, a 42.9% increase from June’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This upward movement, though significant, still places the area 20.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s sparse population and low urban density. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 146 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 5,853, the 40 total crimes recorded represent a manageable burden for a community of this size. However, the month-on-month rise in crime underscores the influence of seasonal factors such as festivals, summer tourism, and the closure of schools, which may temporarily elevate activity levels in public spaces. The built-up nature of Long Sutton, combined with its proximity to coastal attractions, likely contributes to fluctuations in crime patterns during peak tourist seasons.