Crime Rate in Fenside: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fenside

The total recorded crimes in Fenside, Boston, UK in July 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fenside crime rate of 3.78 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-42.31% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Fenside Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowman Close with total crimes: 4
  • Hessle Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Porcher Way 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 areas in the Boston.

    • 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 July 2025 the Fenside has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.78 ranking 10th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fenside)CrimesRank (Fenside)CrimesRank (Fenside)
Trinity133 21,324 1932 1
Witham136 11,154 3832 2
Station108 31,279 2780 3
Skirbeck86 4893 4544 4
Kirton and Frampton60 6518 7436 5
Wyberton64 5625 5428 7
Staniland41 8562 6436 6
Fishtoft45 7488 8271 9
Five Village31 9225 12181 12
Swineshead and Holland Fen22 12247 10196 10
Old Leake and Wrangle21 13239 11183 11
St Thomas'27 11223 13163 13
Coastal13 14195 14142 14
West3 1570 1579 15

Fenside 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 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (10 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202526
May 20259
April 202512
March 202516
February 202513
January 202511
December 202423
November 202410
October 202414
September 202428
August 202418

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 202512
May 20257
April 20257
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 20247
November 20246
October 20247
September 20247
August 202415

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
May 20254
April 202510
March 20254
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Fenside in July 2025

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

1. Bowman Close (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Hessle Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
3. Porcher Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ingelow Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Puritan Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Fydell Court (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Hurle Crescent (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cotton Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Shaw Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Fenside Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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