Crime in Long Sutton (South Holland): statistics, rates and trends
463 crimes were recorded in Long Sutton (South Holland) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Long Sutton (South Holland) at a glance
- Crime trends in Long Sutton (South Holland)
- Types of crime in Long Sutton (South Holland)
- Long Sutton (South Holland) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Long Sutton (South Holland)
- Streets with the most crime in Long Sutton (South Holland)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Long Sutton (South Holland)
- Population and deprivation in Long Sutton (South Holland)
- Questions about crime in Long Sutton (South Holland)
- About this data
463 crimes were recorded in Long Sutton (South Holland) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 183 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Long Sutton (South Holland) has the 658th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Long Sutton (South Holland) | South Holland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 463 | 7,842 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.6 | 79.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,963 | 99,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Long Sutton (South Holland) was highest in the year to July 2020 (500 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (363). Over the whole period it rose 24%, 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 | 463 | 77.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 403 | 67.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 363 | 60.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 411 | 68.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 413 | 69.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 480 | 80.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 500 | 83.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 418 | 70.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 373 | 62.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 61 |
| May 2026 | 47 |
| April 2026 | 26 |
| March 2026 | 34 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 35 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 31 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Long Sutton (South Holland) 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 criminal damage and arson (+59%) and anti-social behaviour (+39%). The largest falls were in other theft (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 183 | 30.7 | 0.90 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 85 | 14.3 | 0.93 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 43 | 7.2 | 1.06 | +59% |
| Public order | 36 | 6.0 | 0.91 | +112% |
| Shoplifting | 25 | 4.2 | 0.51 | +32% |
| Burglary | 23 | 3.9 | 1.09 | -8% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.9 | 0.60 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.9 | 0.58 | +55% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 0.51 | +67% |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.04 | +20% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.20 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 183 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 down 3% on the year before. It made up 39.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 18.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 112% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Long Sutton (South Holland) 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 down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Long Sutton (South Holland)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, 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 Long Sutton (South Holland), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Long Sutton (South Holland).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach | 741 | 92.1 | +19% |
| Wisbech | 3,391 | 131.9 | +70% |
| Elm and Emneth | 402 | 71.9 | -7% |
| Spalding | 3,161 | 96.8 | +25% |
| Kirton (Boston) | 454 | 77.8 | +0% |
| King's Lynn | 5,565 | 112.5 | +45% |
| Boston | 6,139 | 138.9 | +79% |
| Crowland | 442 | 78.5 | +1% |
1 areas within Long Sutton (South Holland), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Long Sutton had the highest rate (74.2 per 1,000) and Long Sutton the lowest (74.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton | Neighbourhood | 7,781 | 577 | 74.2 |
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 Long Sutton (South Holland) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 36 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 23 |
| On or near Nursery Close | 22 |
| On or near Market Place | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 20 |
| On or near Magpie Close | 19 |
| On or near Delph Road | 16 |
| On or near Trafalgar Square | 16 |
| On or near London Road | 15 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Long Sutton (South Holland) 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 | 168 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 110 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 85 | 18.4% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 2.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
Long Sutton (South Holland) has an estimated population of 5,963. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Long Sutton (South Holland) sits in decile 4.7, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 52.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 |
Is Long Sutton (South Holland) a safe place to live?
Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 77.6 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 Long Sutton (South Holland)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (85).
Is crime in Long Sutton (South Holland) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Sutton (South Holland) was up 15% on the year before: 463 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 403 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Long Sutton (South Holland)?
Long Sutton (South Holland) 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 Long Sutton (South Holland). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.