Crime Rate in Fishtoft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fishtoft

The total recorded crimes in Fishtoft, Boston, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fishtoft crime rate of 12.95 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 Fishtoft, encompassing approximately 3,475 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Fishtoft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Hide Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fishtoft?

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

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, Fishtoft demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Boston average, with 488 crimes compared to 566.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Fishtoft had fewer crimes than the Boston average, with 271 crimes compared to 394. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Fishtoft recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fishtoft Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fishtoft has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 12.95 ranking 7th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total Fishtoft crimes were 488. The crime rate of Fishtoft in 2024 was 140.42 (year) or 11.70 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fishtoft were around 271 crimes with yearly crime rate of 77.98 (year) or 6.50 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Boston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fishtoft)CrimesRank (Fishtoft)CrimesRank (Fishtoft)
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
Fenside31 10448 9305 8
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

Fishtoft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (14 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (17 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 20258
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 20247
September 202418
August 20249

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20258
May 20259
April 20254
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202517
May 202519
April 20256
March 202514
February 202512
January 202511
December 20248
November 20245
October 20248
September 202417
August 202411

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Fishtoft in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting15
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hide Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Royal Way (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Camelot Gardens (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Smalley Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Wing Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Scalp Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
9. Lime Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. The Furrows (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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