Crime Rate in Boston: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Boston

The total recorded crimes in Boston, UK in July 2025 are around 821 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Boston crime rate of 11.64 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (284) incidents (22.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (184) incidents (8.24% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (74) incidents (-27.45% decrease)
Boston Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petticoat Lane with total crimes: 32
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Fydell Street with total crimes: 21

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 Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Witham (136 crimes), and the safest, West (3 crimes), is 133 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Boston.

Similarly, the area of Boston Central & North (328 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Leake & Butterwick (34 crimes), with a difference of 294 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Boston.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Witham136
Trinity133
Station108
Skirbeck86
Wyberton64

Safest Wards:

St Thomas'27
Swineshead and Holland Fen22
Old Leake and Wrangle21
Coastal13
West3

Most Dangerous Areas:

Boston Central & North328
Fenside & Lister Way114
Kirton, Frampton & Algarkirk93
Fishtoft & Wyberton East78
Wyberton West & Fen75

Safest Areas:

Fishtoft & Wyberton East78
Wyberton West & Fen75
Skirbeck61
Swineshead, Bicker & Holland Fen38
Leake & Butterwick34

Boston Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Boston has recorded 821 crimes with crime rate of 11.64 ranking 61th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 4 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)CrimesRank (Lincolnshire)
North Kesteven597 87,119 75,499 7
South Holland745 77,758 65,898 6
South Kesteven935 612,010 59,134 5
West Lindsey811 59,006 47,348 4
East Lindsey1,496 315,380 313,062 2
Lincoln1,519 118,953 114,313 1

Boston Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (228 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (111 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 237 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 120 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (273 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (111 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (254 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (119 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (303 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (127 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (234 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (199 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 214 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 20259
May 202517
April 202524
March 202517
February 202524
January 202525
December 202412
November 202423
October 202416
September 202413
August 202413

A total of 618 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202565
June 202561
May 202547
April 202560
March 202543
February 202536
January 202551
December 202442
November 202463
October 202443
September 202453
August 202454

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 20252
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 202411
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 381 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202529
May 202541
April 202544
March 202536
February 202529
January 202522
December 202419
November 202426
October 202439
September 202423
August 202441

A total of 413 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202538
May 202527
April 202538
March 202533
February 202533
January 202528
December 202432
November 202442
October 202435
September 202444
August 202429

A total of 1700 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 141.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 199 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025184
June 2025170
May 2025133
April 2025132
March 2025171
February 2025133
January 2025111
December 2024120
November 2024101
October 2024119
September 2024127
August 2024199

A total of 908 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 111 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202574
June 2025102
May 202572
April 202567
March 202597
February 202557
January 202578
December 202454
November 2024111
October 202444
September 202472
August 202480

A total of 2805 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 233.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 303 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025284
June 2025231
May 2025185
April 2025208
March 2025174
February 2025194
January 2025228
December 2024237
November 2024273
October 2024254
September 2024303
August 2024234

A total of 268 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202545
June 202523
May 202527
April 20259
March 20255
February 202520
January 202515
December 202421
November 202432
October 202425
September 202420
August 202426

A total of 151 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202518
May 202511
April 20259
March 20257
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 202414
October 202412
September 202421
August 20249

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20246
November 20242
October 20247
August 20241

A total of 206 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202514
May 202514
April 202510
March 202523
February 202512
January 202522
December 202424
November 202412
October 202431
September 202416
August 202411

A total of 197 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202516
May 202516
April 202517
March 202512
February 202514
January 202513
December 202418
November 202419
October 202418
September 202420
August 202415

High Crime Locations Boston in July 2025

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

1. Petticoat Lane (Map)
Total32
Shoplifting21
Anti-social behaviour5
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Bicycle theft1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
Other theft1
3. Fydell Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
Other crime1
Burglary1
4. Hospital (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences7
Bicycle theft5
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting15
6. Mastins Court (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Burglary1
Bicycle theft1

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