Crime in Holbeach: statistics, rates and trends
716 crimes were recorded in Holbeach in the 12 months to August 2026, 89.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Holbeach
- Questions about crime in Holbeach
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (312), anti-social behaviour (159) and shoplifting (64) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 485th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Holbeach | South Holland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 716 | 7,899 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.0 | 79.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,049 | 99,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holbeach peaked in the year to August 2025 (724 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (512). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 40%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 716 | 89.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 724 | 89.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 595 | 73.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 559 | 69.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 706 | 87.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 711 | 88.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 575 | 71.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 648 | 80.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 512 | 63.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 62 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Holbeach recorded notably more anti-social behaviour (29% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (54% below) and public order (27% below). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 52 to 64 and anti-social behaviour rose from 132 to 159, while criminal damage and arson fell from 77 to 58 and public order fell from 46 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 312 | 38.8 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 159 | 19.8 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Shoplifting | 64 | 8.0 | 8.5 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -25% |
| Public order | 39 | 4.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.0 | 6.4 | +9% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Holbeach; the highest is Boston (136.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Deeping St James (40.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Holbeach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton (South Holland) | 486 | 81.5 | -8% |
| Spalding | 3,207 | 98.2 | +10% |
| Kirton (Boston) | 464 | 79.5 | -11% |
| Wisbech | 3,414 | 132.8 | +49% |
| Crowland | 448 | 79.6 | -11% |
| Boston | 6,044 | 136.7 | +54% |
| Elm and Emneth | 402 | 71.9 | -19% |
| Deeping St James | 251 | 40.7 | -54% |
Holbeach Town is the one area listed within Holbeach, with 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach Town | Neighbourhood | 8,049 | 716 | 89.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Holbeach over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pearl Court” (59).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pearl Court | 59 |
| On or near Back Lane | 46 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 32 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near East Elloe Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Fairfields | 19 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 19 |
| On or near Fakenham Chase | 17 |
| On or near High Street | 15 |
Of the 557 crimes in Holbeach with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 159 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 266 | 47.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 171 | 30.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 50 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 18 | 3.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 0.4% | 3.1% |
Holbeach has an estimated population of 8,049 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (26%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holbeach average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Holbeach | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 17.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 66.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holbeach a safe place to live?
Holbeach recorded 89.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 485th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in Holbeach?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 312 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (159).
Is crime in Holbeach going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holbeach was down 1% on the year before: 716 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 724 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holbeach?
About 8,049 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holbeach?
Holbeach 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.