15 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Boston
Compare crime rates across all 15 wards in Boston. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Station | 282.6 | 113 | chevron_right |
| 2 | Witham | 196.2 | 65 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Staniland | 115.6 | 41 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Trinity | 104.0 | 81 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Skirbeck | 91.7 | 77 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Wyberton | 82.7 | 49 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Fenside | 73.0 | 43 | chevron_right |
| 8 | St Thomas' | 70.4 | 12 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Fishtoft | 64.0 | 39 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Kirton and Frampton | 63.7 | 58 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Five Village | 53.1 | 27 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Old Leake and Wrangle | 51.1 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Swineshead and Holland Fen | 44.5 | 21 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Coastal | 35.0 | 14 | chevron_right |
| 15 | West | 33.3 | 5 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Boston has the highest crime rate?
Station has the highest crime rate in Boston, with 282.6 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Boston?
West has the lowest crime rate among Boston's wards, with 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Boston have?
Boston has 15 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.