Crime in Holbeach: statistics, rates and trends
741 crimes were recorded in Holbeach in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Holbeach at a glance
- Crime trends in Holbeach
- Types of crime in Holbeach
- Holbeach compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Holbeach
- Streets with the most crime in Holbeach
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holbeach
- Population and deprivation in Holbeach
- Questions about crime in Holbeach
- About this data
741 crimes were recorded in Holbeach in the 12 months to July 2026, 92.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Holbeach has the 454th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holbeach | South Holland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 741 | 7,842 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 92.1 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,049 | 99,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holbeach was highest in the year to July 2026 (741 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (503). Over the whole period it rose 47%, 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 | 741 | 92.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 684 | 85.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 575 | 71.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 596 | 74.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 699 | 86.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 717 | 89.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 570 | 70.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 644 | 80.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 503 | 62.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 52 |
| January 2026 | 64 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 44 |
| October 2025 | 58 |
| September 2025 | 61 |
| August 2025 | 87 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holbeach 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. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+46%) and anti-social behaviour (+25%). The largest falls were in public order (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 317 | 39.4 | 1.15 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 164 | 20.4 | 1.33 | +25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 79 | 9.8 | 1.45 | +46% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 7.1 | 0.85 | +14% |
| Public order | 40 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -11% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +157% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.1 | 1.00 | +55% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 0.39 | +38% |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 0.42 | +10% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.15 | -83% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Holbeach
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holbeach recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Holbeach
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holbeach recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (20.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holbeach
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holbeach recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holbeach
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holbeach recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holbeach
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holbeach recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holbeach
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holbeach recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holbeach
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holbeach recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 157% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holbeach
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holbeach recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holbeach
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holbeach recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holbeach
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holbeach recorded 11 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 up 10% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Holbeach
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Holbeach recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holbeach
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holbeach recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holbeach
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holbeach recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Holbeach, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holbeach.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holbeach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton (South Holland) | 463 | 77.6 | -16% |
| Spalding | 3,161 | 96.8 | +5% |
| Kirton (Boston) | 454 | 77.8 | -15% |
| Wisbech | 3,391 | 131.9 | +43% |
| Crowland | 442 | 78.5 | -15% |
| Boston | 6,139 | 138.9 | +51% |
| Elm and Emneth | 402 | 71.9 | -22% |
| Deeping St James | 228 | 37.0 | -60% |
1 areas within Holbeach, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Holbeach Town had the highest rate (92.1 per 1,000) and Holbeach Town the lowest (92.1). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach Town | Neighbourhood | 8,049 | 741 | 92.1 |
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 Holbeach over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pearl Court | 52 |
| On or near Back Lane | 48 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near East Elloe Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 23 |
| On or near Fairfields | 22 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Fakenham Chase | 17 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holbeach 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 | 283 | 38.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 177 | 23.9% |
| Not recorded | 164 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 7.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 3.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Holbeach has an estimated population of 8,049. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holbeach sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holbeach |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Holbeach a safe place to live?
Holbeach recorded 92.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Holbeach?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (164).
Is crime in Holbeach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbeach was up 8% on the year before: 741 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 684 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holbeach?
Holbeach 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 Holbeach. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.