Crime in Crowland: statistics, rates and trends
442 crimes were recorded in Crowland in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crowland at a glance
- Crime trends in Crowland
- Types of crime in Crowland
- Crowland compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Crowland
- Streets with the most crime in Crowland
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crowland
- Population and deprivation in Crowland
- Questions about crime in Crowland
- About this data
442 crimes were recorded in Crowland in the 12 months to July 2026, 78.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 36% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crowland has the 642nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crowland | South Holland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 442 | 7,842 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 78.5 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +36% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,630 | 99,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crowland was highest in the year to July 2026 (442 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (257). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 442 | 78.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 326 | 57.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 345 | 61.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 257 | 45.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 288 | 51.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 408 | 72.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 439 | 78.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 388 | 68.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 403 | 71.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 29 |
| June 2026 | 29 |
| May 2026 | 50 |
| April 2026 | 30 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 34 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 47 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
| August 2025 | 32 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crowland over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+100%) and anti-social behaviour (+60%). The largest falls were in other theft (-25%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 30.7 | 0.90 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 15.1 | 0.98 | +60% |
| Public order | 40 | 7.1 | 1.07 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 5.5 | 1.12 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.0 | 0.73 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 27 | 4.8 | 0.58 | +800% |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.7 | 0.58 | -25% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 0.65 | +62% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -21% |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 0.43 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 0.73 | -60% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.22 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Crowland
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crowland recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 39.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crowland
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crowland recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 19.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crowland
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crowland recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crowland
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crowland recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crowland
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crowland recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crowland
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crowland recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 800% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crowland
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crowland recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crowland
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crowland recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crowland
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crowland recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crowland
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crowland recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crowland
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crowland recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crowland
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crowland recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crowland, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crowland.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeping St James | 228 | 37.0 | -53% |
| Market Deeping | 423 | 57.9 | -26% |
| Peterborough | 26,294 | 131.8 | +68% |
| Spalding | 3,161 | 96.8 | +23% |
| Whittlesey | 1,069 | 69.7 | -11% |
| Bourne | 1,197 | 61.4 | -22% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 723 | 73.1 | -7% |
| Holbeach | 741 | 92.1 | +17% |
1 areas within Crowland, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas had the highest rate (71.0 per 1,000) and Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas the lowest (71.0). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas | Neighbourhood | 7,689 | 546 | 71.0 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Crowland over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Benedictine Square | 43 |
| On or near Crease Drove | 32 |
| On or near Martins Road | 22 |
| On or near Lytlington Mews | 14 |
| On or near Trinity Close | 13 |
| On or near Littlebury Close | 13 |
| On or near Beccelm Drive | 12 |
| On or near Papworth Drive | 12 |
| On or near Girdlestone Walk | 11 |
| On or near James Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crowland over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 172 | 38.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 103 | 23.3% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 19.2% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 7.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 2.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Crowland has an estimated population of 5,630. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crowland sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crowland |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
Is Crowland a safe place to live?
Crowland recorded 78.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Crowland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Crowland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowland was up 36% on the year before: 442 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 326 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crowland?
Crowland is policed by Lincolnshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Crowland. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.