Total Crime Rate
52.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Wheatsheaf Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Holbeach Town , and the 135th lowest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Wheatsheaf Close (PE12 7NZ) in the last 12 months was 52.0 per 1,000 residents and was 45.7% lower than the Holbeach Town average (95.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 34.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 284.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Wheatsheaf Close (PE12 7NZ), the main crime hotspot is near Cranmore Lane. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Holbeach Town| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodrowe Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Cranmore Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranmore Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranmore Lane | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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