Crime in Long Sutton (South Holland): statistics, rates and trends
486 crimes were recorded in Long Sutton (South Holland) in the 12 months to August 2026, 81.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Long Sutton (South Holland)
- Questions about crime in Long Sutton (South Holland)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (199), anti-social behaviour (83) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 585th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Long Sutton (South Holland) | South Holland | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 486 | 7,899 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 81.5 | 79.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | +5% | -1% |
| Population | 5,963 | 99,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Long Sutton (South Holland) peaked in the year to August 2020 (507 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (354). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 28%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 486 | 81.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 405 | 67.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 354 | 59.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 404 | 67.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 424 | 71.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 473 | 79.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 507 | 85.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 415 | 69.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 380 | 63.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded notably more burglary (32% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (48% below) and other theft (43% below). On the year before, public order rose from 21 to 38 and criminal damage and arson rose from 31 to 45, while other theft fell from 28 to 22.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 199 | 33.4 | 34.2 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 13.9 | 15.4 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +45% |
| Public order | 38 | 6.4 | 6.7 | +81% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.7 | 3.6 | +8% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 4.4 | 8.5 | +30% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 17 | 2.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Long Sutton (South Holland); the highest is Boston (136.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Elm and Emneth (71.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Long Sutton (South Holland) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach | 716 | 89.0 | +9% |
| Wisbech | 3,414 | 132.8 | +63% |
| Elm and Emneth | 402 | 71.9 | -12% |
| Spalding | 3,207 | 98.2 | +21% |
| Kirton (Boston) | 464 | 79.5 | -2% |
| King's Lynn | 5,606 | 113.4 | +39% |
| Boston | 6,044 | 136.7 | +68% |
| Crowland | 448 | 79.6 | -2% |
Long Sutton is the one area listed within Long Sutton (South Holland), with 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sutton | Neighbourhood | 7,781 | 601 | 77.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Long Sutton (South Holland) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (41).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Bridge Road | 32 |
| On or near Market Place | 25 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 25 |
| On or near Nursery Close | 22 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Magpie Close | 19 |
| On or near Delph Road | 15 |
| On or near Lutton Gowts | 15 |
| On or near Trafalgar Square | 15 |
Of the 403 crimes in Long Sutton (South Holland) with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 187 | 46.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 30.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 44 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.0% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Long Sutton (South Holland) has an estimated population of 5,963 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (36%, against 22%), an older population (31%, against 19%) and fewer students (3.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Long Sutton (South Holland) average decile 4.7 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Long Sutton (South Holland) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 36.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 11.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Long Sutton (South Holland) a safe place to live?
Long Sutton (South Holland) recorded 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 585th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were burglary.
What is the most common crime in Long Sutton (South Holland)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 199 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Long Sutton (South Holland) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Long Sutton (South Holland) was up 20% on the year before: 486 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 405 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Long Sutton (South Holland)?
About 5,963 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 31% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Long Sutton (South Holland)?
Long Sutton (South Holland) 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.