What is the crime rate in South Holland? 63 crimes per 1,000 residents
South Holland had 5,980 recorded crimes in the 12 months to August 2026, which is 63 per 1,000 residents and High for England and Wales. Crime rose 0.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences.
- Recorded crimes
- 5,980
- Compared with England and Wales
- High
- On the previous 12 months
- +0.5%
Police-recorded crime in the 12 months to August 2026, per 1,000 residents (Census 2021). Anti-social behaviour is not included. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk. How we calculate this
All house prices in South HollandWhat are the most common crimes in South Holland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common crime in South Holland, with 2,998 recorded in the 12 months to August 2026 (32 per 1,000 residents). The England and Wales rate is 35 per 1,000.
| Crime type | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offencesBelow England and Wales | 32 per 1,000 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.5 per 1,000 |
| Other theftBelow England and Wales | 5.0 per 1,000 |
| Public orderBelow England and Wales | 4.4 per 1,000 |
| ShopliftingBelow England and Wales | 4.1 per 1,000 |
| Vehicle crimeBelow England and Wales | 3.9 per 1,000 |
| BurglaryBelow England and Wales | 3.1 per 1,000 |
| Other crimeBelow England and Wales | 1.9 per 1,000 |
| DrugsBelow England and Wales | 1.1 per 1,000 |
| Bicycle theftBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| Possession of weaponsBelow England and Wales | 0.5 per 1,000 |
| RobberyBelow England and Wales | 0.3 per 1,000 |
| Theft from the personBelow England and Wales | 0.0 per 1,000 |
Tags mark crime types more than 10% above or below the England and Wales rate for the same type.
Is crime going up or down in South Holland?
Crime rose 0.5% on the previous 12 months. 5,980 crimes were recorded in the 12 months to August 2026, against 5,953 in the 12 months before.
Crimes and anti-social behaviour each month, September 2023 to August 2026
Which part of South Holland has the lowest crime rate?
Cowbit CP has the lowest crime rate of the 20 areas of South Holland, at 29 crimes per 1,000 residents. Crowland has the highest, at 75. Average house prices are shown alongside, so you can weigh crime against cost.
| Area | Per 1,000 | Band | Average price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cowbit CPVery Low | 29 | Very Low | £297,388 |
| Sutton St. JamesLow | 36 | Low | £267,923 |
| Moulton CPLow | 36 | Low | £320,222 |
| Gosberton CPTypical | 43 | Typical | £262,276 |
| LuttonTypical | 44 | Typical | £287,233 |
| Deeping St. NicholasTypical | 45 | Typical | £293,064 |
| FleetTypical | 48 | Typical | £278,095 |
| Tydd St. MaryTypical | 48 | Typical | £343,818 |
| Quadring CPTypical | 50 | Typical | £307,002 |
| Pinchbeck CPTypical | 51 | Typical | £283,640 |
| Donington CPTypical | 53 | Typical | £249,338 |
| Surfleet CPTypical | 54 | Typical | £290,600 |
| Whaplode CPHigh | 58 | High | £270,352 |
| Weston CPHigh | 61 | High | £264,582 |
| Sutton BridgeHigh | 64 | High | £195,067 |
| Holbeach CPHigh | 65 | High | £234,216 |
| GedneyHigh | 67 | High | £269,654 |
| Long SuttonHigh | 68 | High | £237,503 |
| SpaldingHigh | 75 | High | £214,604 |
| CrowlandVery High | 75 | Very High | £271,787 |
How does crime in South Holland compare with nearby areas?
Crime rate in South Holland compared with the 6 nearest other areas in Lincolnshire.
South Holland vs Boston
- South Holland
- 63 per 1,000
- Boston
- 87 per 1,000
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South Holland vs South Kesteven
- South Holland
- 63 per 1,000
- South Kesteven
- 60 per 1,000
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South Holland vs North Kesteven
- South Holland
- 63 per 1,000
- North Kesteven
- 43 per 1,000
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South Holland vs East Lindsey
- South Holland
- 63 per 1,000
- East Lindsey
- 78 per 1,000
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South Holland vs Lincoln
- South Holland
- 63 per 1,000
- Lincoln
- 124 per 1,000
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South Holland vs West Lindsey
- South Holland
- 63 per 1,000
- West Lindsey
- 67 per 1,000
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Is South Holland a safe place to live?
South Holland had 63 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, which is High among areas in England and Wales. Crime rose 0.5% on the previous 12 months. The most common crime was violence and sexual offences. These are crimes reported to the police, not a safety rating. City-centre and retail areas have high rates because crimes against visitors and shops are counted, but only residents are in the population.
Crime rate is High, on a scale from Very Low to Very High.
High means the second-highest fifth of areas in England and Wales by crime rate. The bands split every area we cover into fifths by crime rate, from Very Low to Very High.
How much anti-social behaviour is there in South Holland?
Police recorded 1,841 incidents of anti-social behaviour in South Holland in the 12 months to August 2026, or 19 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour is counted separately and is not included in the crime figures.
What else do people ask about South Holland?
More quick answers on house prices, sales, areas, green space and crime in South Holland.
- What is the average house price in South Holland?
- When did average house prices in South Holland reach their peak?
- How many properties are being sold in South Holland?
- What type of properties are sold in South Holland?
- What price range do most homes sell for in South Holland?
- What is the most expensive (and cheapest) area of South Holland?
- How many parks and green spaces are in South Holland?
- How do South Holland house prices compare with another area?
Where does this data come from?
Price information is from HM Land Registry, location boundaries are from OpenStreetMap, and households and population are from Nomis Census 2021 postcode estimates (21 March 2021). Parks and green space are from OS Open Greenspace. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Crime is from police.uk street-level data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: police.uk.
Last updated 31 October 2026 at 17:26 with the latest Land Registry data (September 2026). The South Holland dataset covers 3,335 postcodes.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.