Total Crime Rate
40.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kent Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Long Sutton , and the 103rd 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 Kent Close (PE12 9QY) in the last 12 months was 40.2 per 1,000 residents and was 35.8% lower than the Long Sutton average (62.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kent Close (PE12 9QY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Crosby Row, where police recorded 26 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Withington Street (19 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Long Sutton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Crosby Row | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Withington Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chestnut Terrace | — |
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