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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Long Sutton's crime profile in October 2025, contributing 40% of all reported crimes. This category, at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, sits 10% below the UK average for the same category. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents marks a notable 22.1% reduction compared to the UK’s 7.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) and other theft (0.9 per 1,000) follow as the next most common categories. Seasonal factors may partly explain these patterns, with October’s darker evenings and Halloween events likely influencing activity levels. The lower-than-average rates for violent crime and anti-social behaviour could reflect the area’s character as a smaller, rural community with fewer concentrated nightlife or retail hubs. However, the 73% above-average rate for other theft highlights a potential vulnerability in specific categories, warranting closer attention to local patterns. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed towards the latter, with 14 violent crimes reported compared to 10 property crimes. This mix may align with the area’s demographics and local infrastructure, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct correlations.

October 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories. Criminal damage and arson surged by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, a stark contrast to the 83.3% drop in shoplifting (6 to 1). This shift may reflect seasonal changes, with Halloween-related activities potentially increasing property damage while reduced retail footfall curbed theft. Meanwhile, drugs and 'other crime' each rose by 100%, suggesting emerging patterns that require monitoring. Burglary and public order offences fell by 50%, linked to increased community engagement or seasonal factors like shorter evenings. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the largest category, stayed 10% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may indicate effective local policing or community initiatives. The 73% above-average rate for 'other theft' stands out as a concern, though its exact nature remains unspecified in the data. Residents may find the 50% reduction in public order offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential decrease in disturbances during October’s quieter evenings.

Long Sutton’s crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 in October 2025 represents a 16.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.2 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 1 crime per day in October, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s overall safety compared to national averages. With a population of 5,853, the local context suggests that crime remains relatively rare and manageable. The 22.1% gap between Long Sutton’s rate and the UK average (7.7 per 1,000) highlights the area’s distinctiveness, possibly reflecting its rural or semi-rural character and lower population density. This comparative advantage may be reinforced by the absence of major urban centres, commuter hubs, or tourist attractions that typically correlate with higher crime rates. The combination of a declining trend and consistently low rates suggests that local factors—such as community cohesion or targeted policing—may be contributing to the area’s safety profile, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these hypotheses.