Crime Rate in Fishtoft: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fishtoft

The total recorded crimes in Fishtoft, Boston, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fishtoft crime rate of 8.06 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Fishtoft Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Smalley Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Fishtoft has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 8.06 ranking 10th 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.

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
Fenside38 7448 9305 8
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

Fishtoft Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 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 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20259
December 202412
November 202413
October 20247
September 202418
August 20249
July 202412
June 202432
May 202415
April 202413

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20244
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 124 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202512
January 202511
December 20248
November 20245
October 20248
September 202417
August 202411
July 202410
June 202416
May 20243
April 20249

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

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20245

High Crime Locations Fishtoft in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Smalley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Alcorn Green (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
5. Shortfield Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Alder Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Chestnut Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Royal Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Ward Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Clifton Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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