Total Crime Rate
67.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodlands area has the 17th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Long Sutton , and the 126th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodlands (PE12 9LY) in the last 12 months was 67.3 per 1,000 residents and was 7.5% higher than the Long Sutton average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 40.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodlands (PE12 9LY), the main crime hotspot is near Minster Court. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Long Sutton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Minster Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Minster Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Cherries | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | London Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | London Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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