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Crime in Spalding

Spalding had 873 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 109.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 3rd of 16 South Holland areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% above the middle South Holland area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.

PE11, South Holland · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Spalding

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109.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
3 of 16South Holland rank1st is the highest rate
+7%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common323 in 3 months

Month by month

270 Mar 248 Apr 301 May 276 Jun 321 Jul 276 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Spalding. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence32337%
anti-social behaviour24228%
shoplifting566%
public order506%
criminal damage485%
theft465%
vehicle crime394%
burglary192%

Spalding against South Holland

TypeSpalding per 1,000Middle South Holland areaChange
Violence40.619.5▲ 8%
Burglary2.42.2▲ 19%
Vehicle crime4.92.5▲ 26%
Anti-social behaviour30.417.1▲ 16%
Theft and robbery8.94.1▲ 58%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Spalding109.6▲ 7%
Pinchbeck61.7▲ 18%
Surfleet36▼ 12%
Moulton32.30%
Cowbit29.3▼ 15%
See every South Holland area ranked on the crime in South Holland page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Spalding a safe area?

Spalding had about 109.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 3 of 16 South Holland areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Spalding?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (323), followed by anti-social behaviour (242) and shoplifting (56).