Spalding Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Spalding's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, placing it 25.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a consistent pattern observed in this part of South Holland, where property crime rates are lower than national averages. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 that exactly matched the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 11.8% of total crimes, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000—43% below the national figure. Shoplifting, at 9.6% of all crimes, also remained below the UK average, suggesting that Spalding's retail areas may have effective security measures or lower foot traffic during winter months. The seasonal context of February as a pre-spring lull appears to align with the overall crime rate, as lower outdoor activity and reduced tourism likely contribute to subdued levels of theft and public order offences. While the area's violent crime rate matches UK norms, the broader crime picture illustrates a generally safer environment compared to the national average, with particular strengths in property crime prevention. This pattern is consistent with Spalding's character as a relatively low-crime built-up area, where community policing efforts and local infrastructure may play a role in maintaining lower rates of disorder and property crime.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in February 2024 was the 200% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights a growing concern for cyclists in Spalding's built-up area, where parking infrastructure and local transport networks may create vulnerable points for theft. Concurrently, vehicle crime fell by 54.5% (11 to 5), potentially reflecting seasonal factors such as reduced winter driving and fewer evening commuters. Other notable changes included a 100% increase in both robbery (0 to 3) and 'other crime' (0 to 4), which may indicate emerging patterns or reporting shifts. Anti-social behaviour remained 43% below the UK average, consistent with Spalding's generally lower levels of disorder compared to national benchmarks. The area's violent crime rate, at 2.5 per 1,000, matched the UK average exactly, suggesting no significant deviation in this category despite the overall crime rate being 25.4% below the national figure.

Spalding's crime rate in February 2024 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 23.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns observed in this built-up area of South Holland, where winter months often see reduced outdoor activity and lower foot traffic in retail and leisure hubs. On a daily basis, 6 crimes were reported over the 29-day period, reflecting a manageable local burden compared to the UK average. When scaled to the area's population of 35,148, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 188 residents over the course of the month. The drop in overall crime rate contrasts with the previous month but remains consistent with Spalding's position as a relatively low-crime area within the UK, where property crime rates are 33% below national averages and violent crime aligns precisely with UK norms.