Holbeach Crime Overview
Holbeach is among the top 5 safest small towns in Lincolnshire, and is the 105th most dangerous overall out of Lincolnshire's 599 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Holbeach in 2020 was 55 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Lincolnshire's overall crime rate, coming in 37% lower than the Lincolnshire rate of 75 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Holbeach is the 384th most dangerous small town, and the 2,536th most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In November 2019, Holbeach was the worst small town in Lincolnshire for bicycle theft, with 2 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.18 per 1,000 inhabitants. May 2018 was also a bad month for Holbeach residents, when it was Lincolnshire's most dangerous small town for other crime, recording 6 crimes at a rate of 0.55 per 1,000 residents. Holbeach recorded 11 reports of vehicle crime during February 2018, making its crime rate of 1.0 the worst small town for vehicle crime in Lincolnshire that month.
The most common crimes in Holbeach are violence and sexual offences, with 290 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 27. This is 4.1% higher than 2019's figure of 278 offences and a difference of 1.11 from 2019's crime rate of 26. Holbeach's least common crime is robbery, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, an increase of 67% from 2019's figure of 1 crime.
Compare Holbeach to other towns and cities
See how Holbeach shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Holbeach and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Holbeach Crime Map
Crime in Holbeach Compared To Lincolnshire
Summary of Crimes in Holbeach This Year
| Holbeach | Lincolnshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 249 | 22.99 | 26,901 | 24.61 | 7% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.65 | 1,404 | 1.28 | 97% safer |
| Burglary | 36 | 3.32 | 5,666 | 5.18 | 56% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 64 | 5.91 | 10,043 | 9.19 | 55% safer |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.03 | 2,354 | 2.15 | 6% safer |
| Other Crime | 17 | 1.57 | 2,275 | 2.08 | 32% safer |
| Other Theft | 36 | 3.32 | 5,909 | 5.41 | 63% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 8 | 0.74 | 753 | 0.69 | 7% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 41 | 3.78 | 8,414 | 7.70 | 104% safer |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.28 | 484 | 0.44 | 57% safer |
| Shoplifting | 36 | 3.32 | 6,014 | 5.50 | 66% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 34 | 3.14 | 3,702 | 3.39 | 8% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 290 | 26.77 | 34,660 | 31.71 | 18% safer |
Holbeach Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottesford | 171 | 16.01 | 242% safer |
| Bourne | 771 | 44.57 | 23% safer |
| North Hykeham | 822 | 50.21 | 9% safer |
| Holbeach | 594 | 54.83 | - |
| Sleaford | 1,150 | 58.87 | 7% more dangerous |
| Barton-upon-Humber | 692 | 59.30 | 8% more dangerous |
| Stamford | 1,234 | 59.76 | 8% more dangerous |
| Immingham | 672 | 67.92 | 19% more dangerous |
| Mablethorpe and Sutton | 915 | 72.43 | 24% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Holbeach
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Holbeach
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near High Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Fairfields | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fairfields | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Meridian Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Edinburgh Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Wheatsheaf Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Strawberry Fields Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Drakes Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Other crime | On or near Rathkenny Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Shopping Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fakenham Chase | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fakenham Chase | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Lime Grove | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Crown Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Toll'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Toll'S Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Holbeach Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 16 | 17 | 23 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.55 | 0.65 | 0.74 | 0.65 | Getting worse |
| Burglary | 5.0 | 3.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 4.6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.28 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.83 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.6 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 4.0 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.46 | 0.37 | 0.74 | 0.74 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.7 | 3.8 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.37 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.28 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 4.3 | 6 | 4.6 | 3.3 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.0 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 3.1 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 11 | 21 | 26 | 27 | Getting worse |
Changes In Holbeach's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Holbeach's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Holbeach that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter's Park | 3 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 7 | 3.2 |
Comparing Holbeach to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Holbeach | 54.83 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 19% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 29% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 34% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 36% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 36% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 44% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 47% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 49% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 59% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 60% more dangerous |
Crime in Holbeach's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holbeach | 430 | 57 | First |
Crime in Holbeach During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Holbeach change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in June, when Holbeach saw a 300% increase in burglary. Holbeach saw a large fall in burglary during December, when it fell by 92% compared to December in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | -9% | +123% | +75% | +47% | +30% | +14% | +70% | +47% | -33% | +150% |
| Burglary | +133% | +200% | -25% | +300% | -62% | - | - | -33% | - | -92% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -40% | +20% | -86% | +80% | -73% | - | -45% | +29% | +25% | +25% |
| Drugs | - | - | +50% | - | -80% | - | - | -50% | - | - |
| Other Crime | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | +200% | - | -50% | +200% |
| Other Theft | -50% | -67% | -50% | -20% | -29% | -40% | - | - | +300% | -67% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | - | +50% | - | - | - | +100% | - | - |
| Public Order | +100% | -71% | +100% | - | -80% | -29% | +67% | +100% | - | -80% |
| Shoplifting | -25% | -50% | +100% | -86% | -40% | -80% | +33% | +50% | -60% | -33% |
| Vehicle Crime | +67% | - | +100% | -50% | - | - | +50% | +100% | +100% | - |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -54% | -20% | +10% | -15% | +17% | +22% | +36% | +81% | +33% | +20% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Holbeach
What police force serves Holbeach?
Holbeach's local territorial police force is the Lincolnshire Police.How dangerous is Holbeach?
Holbeach is among the top 5 safest small towns in Lincolnshire.What is Holbeach's most common crime?
The most common crimes in Holbeach are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Holbeach?
Holbeach's least common crime is robbery (inc. mugging).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021