Crime in Crowland: statistics, rates and trends
448 crimes were recorded in Crowland in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 40% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Crowland
- Questions about crime in Crowland
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (175), anti-social behaviour (89) and public order (39) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 619th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crowland | South Holland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 448 | 7,899 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.6 | 79.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +40% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,630 | 99,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crowland peaked in the year to August 2020 (453 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (267). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 448 | 79.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 319 | 56.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 355 | 63.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 277 | 49.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 267 | 47.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 394 | 70.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 453 | 80.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 378 | 67.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 412 | 73.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 38 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (47% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 47 to 89 and public order rose from 21 to 39, while other theft fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 175 | 31.1 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 89 | 15.8 | 15.4 | +89% |
| Public order | 39 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +86% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 5.2 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 28 | 5.0 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.4 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other theft | 21 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -16% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.0 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Crowland; the highest is Peterborough (133.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Deeping St James (40.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crowland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deeping St James | 251 | 40.7 | -49% |
| Market Deeping | 457 | 62.5 | -21% |
| Peterborough | 26,579 | 133.2 | +67% |
| Spalding | 3,207 | 98.2 | +23% |
| Whittlesey | 1,040 | 67.8 | -15% |
| Bourne | 1,235 | 63.3 | -20% |
| Yaxley (Huntingdonshire) | 713 | 72.0 | -9% |
| Holbeach | 716 | 89.0 | +12% |
Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas is the one area listed within Crowland, with 72.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowland and Deeping St Nicholas | Neighbourhood | 7,689 | 554 | 72.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Crowland over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Benedictine Square” (39).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Benedictine Square | 39 |
| On or near Crease Drove | 31 |
| On or near Martins Road | 23 |
| On or near Lytlington Mews | 14 |
| On or near Littlebury Close | 13 |
| On or near Papworth Drive | 13 |
| On or near Beccelm Drive | 12 |
| On or near Trinity Close | 12 |
| On or near James Road | 11 |
| On or near West Street | 11 |
Of the 359 crimes in Crowland with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 89 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 173 | 48.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Crowland has an estimated population of 5,630 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (13%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crowland average decile 5.0 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crowland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crowland a safe place to live?
Crowland recorded 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 619th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crowland?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 175 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (89).
Is crime in Crowland going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crowland was up 40% on the year before: 448 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 319 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crowland?
About 5,630 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crowland?
Crowland is policed by Lincolnshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.