Crime Rate in Boston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boston

The total recorded crimes in Boston, UK in February 2026 are around 599 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boston crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Boston, encompassing approximately 70,505 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (194) incidents (-22.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (98) incidents (-27.94% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (56) incidents (24.44% increase)
Boston Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 13
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Petticoat Lane with total crimes: 13

Boston Police Info:

Lincolnshire Police

How safe is Boston?

To understand the safety of Boston, we need to analyze Boston crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Boston has recorded 8,490 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 120.42 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 75 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,908 crimes with a crime rate of 83.80, ranking it 186 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Lincolnshire:

    • In 2024, Boston demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lincolnshire average, with 8490 crimes compared to 11245.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Boston witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

    • In 2023, Boston had fewer crimes than the Lincolnshire average, with 5,908 crimes compared to 8,737. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Boston witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 6 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Boston is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Lincolnshire, Boston has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Boston Crime Statstics

In February 2026 the Boston has recorded 599 crimes with crime rate of 8.50 ranking 73th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2024, the total Boston crimes were 8,490. The crime rate of Boston in 2024 was 120.42 (year) or 10.03 (month) ranking it 75 danzarous in the UK. Boston ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Lincolnshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Boston were around 5,908 crimes with yearly crime rate of 83.80 (year) or 6.98 (month) ranking 186 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Lincolnshire, Boston ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Boston

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven501 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland582 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven773 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey625 59,006 47,348 4
East Lindsey1,096 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,121 118,953 114,313 1

Boston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 194 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 98 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (251 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (136 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 208 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 113 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (205 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (130 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (220 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (136 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (232 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (150 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (242 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (155 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 284 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 184 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (231 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (170 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (185 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (133 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (208 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (132 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (174 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (171 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 194 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 133 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1841 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 141.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202698
January 2026136
December 2025113
November 2025130
October 2025136
September 2025150
August 2025155
July 2025184
June 2025170
May 2025133
April 2025132
March 2025171
February 2025133

A total of 2828 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 217.54 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 284 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026194
January 2026251
December 2025208
November 2025205
October 2025220
September 2025232
August 2025242
July 2025284
June 2025231
May 2025185
April 2025208
March 2025174
February 2025194

A total of 245 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.85 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202619
December 202512
November 202531
October 202529
September 202521
August 202512
July 202521
June 20259
May 202517
April 202524
March 202517
February 202524

A total of 964 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 74.15 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202656
January 202645
December 202547
November 202569
October 202541
September 202586
August 2025151
July 202574
June 2025102
May 202572
April 202567
March 202597
February 202557

A total of 94 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20267
December 20255
November 20257
October 20257
September 20259
August 202512
July 202510
June 202510
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 440 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.85 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202648
January 202631
December 202522
November 202533
October 202525
September 202527
August 202543
July 202532
June 202529
May 202541
April 202544
March 202536
February 202529

A total of 61 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20266
December 20254
November 20255
September 20256
August 20259
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 405 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.15 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202630
January 202622
December 202527
November 202523
October 202537
September 202538
August 202525
July 202534
June 202538
May 202527
April 202538
March 202533
February 202533

A total of 230 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202619
January 202619
December 202523
November 202523
October 202521
September 202518
August 202513
July 202519
June 202516
May 202516
April 202517
March 202512
February 202514

A total of 191 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202615
January 202621
December 202518
November 202511
October 202511
September 202514
August 202511
July 202517
June 202514
May 202514
April 202510
March 202523
February 202512

A total of 629 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202645
January 202649
December 202545
November 202548
October 202540
September 202539
August 202551
July 202565
June 202561
May 202547
April 202560
March 202543
February 202536

A total of 359 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202650
January 202674
December 202520
November 202528
October 202517
September 202515
August 202526
July 202545
June 202523
May 202527
April 20259
March 20255
February 202520

A total of 162 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202616
January 202614
December 20259
November 202514
October 20259
September 20258
August 202513
July 202528
June 202518
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256

A total of 30 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20253
August 20251
July 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253

High Crime Locations Boston in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Boston postcode area is presented below.

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting5
Public order5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Petticoat Lane (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime2
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Bicycle theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Fydell Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Robbery1
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1
6. Hessle Gardens (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons1

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