Crime Rate in Five Village: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Five Village

The total recorded crimes in Five Village, Boston, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Five Village crime rate of 80.43 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 Five Village, encompassing approximately 149 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Five Village Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wash Road with total crimes: 4
  • Cherry Holt Lane with total crimes: 3
  • A17 with total crimes: 1

How safe is Five Village?

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

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, Five Village demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Boston average, with 225 crimes compared to 566.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Five Village recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

    • In 2023, Five Village had fewer crimes than the Boston average, with 181 crimes compared to 394. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Five Village recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Five Village Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Five Village has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 80.43 ranking 12th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total Five Village crimes were 225. The crime rate of Five Village in 2024 was 1508.04 (year) or 125.67 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Five Village were around 181 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1213.14 (year) or 101.09 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Boston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Five Village)CrimesRank (Five Village)CrimesRank (Five Village)
Trinity108 11,324 1932 1
Witham78 21,154 3832 2
Station70 31,279 2780 3
Skirbeck62 4893 4544 4
Kirton and Frampton42 7518 7436 5
Wyberton55 5625 5428 7
Staniland33 8562 6436 6
Fishtoft50 6488 8271 9
Fenside30 9448 9305 8
Swineshead and Holland Fen9 13247 10196 10
Old Leake and Wrangle18 10239 11183 11
St Thomas'17 11223 13163 13
Coastal9 14195 14142 14
West6 1570 1579 15

Five Village Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

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

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Burglary saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 202510
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20254
January 20252
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20256
March 20258
February 20252
January 20256
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

High Crime Locations Five Village in May 2025

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

1. Wash Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
2. Cherry Holt Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. A17 (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Blow'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Church Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Thorlby Haven (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Lowgate Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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