Total Crime Rate
82.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Whimbrel Way area has the 15th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Long Sutton , and the 94th highest crime rate of 289 local areas in South Holland .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Whimbrel Way (PE12 9RP) in the last 12 months was 82.1 per 1,000 residents and was 31.3% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 42.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whimbrel Way (PE12 9RP), the main crime hotspot is near Trafalgar Square. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 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 | Other theft | York Ride | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Trafalgar Square | — |
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