Crime Rate in Fenside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenside

The total recorded crimes in Fenside, Boston, UK in March 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenside crime rate of 4.63 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 Fenside, encompassing approximately 8,201 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Fenside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ingelow Avenue with total crimes: 10
  • Laughton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Carlton Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Fenside?

To understand the safety of Fenside, we need to analyze Fenside crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, Fenside demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Boston average, with 448 crimes compared to 566.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Fenside recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Fenside had fewer crimes than the Boston average, with 305 crimes compared to 394. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Boston, Fenside has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Fenside Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Fenside has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 4.63 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total Fenside crimes were 448. The crime rate of Fenside in 2024 was 54.63 (year) or 4.55 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fenside were around 305 crimes with yearly crime rate of 37.19 (year) or 3.10 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Boston.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boston)CrimesRank (Boston)CrimesRank (Boston)
Trinity81 21,324 1932 1
Station98 11,279 2780 3
Witham68 41,154 3832 2
Skirbeck70 3893 4544 4
Kirton and Frampton29 9518 7436 5
Wyberton46 6625 5428 7
Staniland67 5562 6436 6
Fishtoft28 10488 8271 9
Five Village33 8225 12181 12
Swineshead and Holland Fen16 12247 10196 10
Old Leake and Wrangle16 13239 11183 11
St Thomas'17 11223 13163 13
Coastal12 14195 14142 14
West9 1570 1579 15

Fenside Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202415
July 20246
June 202418
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 201 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202513
January 202511
December 202423
November 202410
October 202414
September 202428
August 202418
July 20249
June 202438
May 202415
April 20246

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

High Crime Locations Fenside in March 2025

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

1. Ingelow Avenue (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Laughton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Carlton Road (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
4. Hollydene Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
5. Castle Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Fydell Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Cotton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Kyme Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Puritan Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Hessle Gardens (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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