Crime Rate in Skirbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skirbeck

The total recorded crimes in Skirbeck, Boston, UK in July 2025 are around 86 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skirbeck crime rate of 6.49 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 Skirbeck, encompassing approximately 13,248 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
Skirbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middlecott Close with total crimes: 10
  • Stells Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Wheeler Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Skirbeck?

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

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, Skirbeck reported a higher crime volume than the Boston average, with 893 crimes compared to 566. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Skirbeck witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

    • In 2023, Skirbeck experienced a greater number of crimes than the Boston average, with 544 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Skirbeck witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Boston, Skirbeck has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Skirbeck Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Skirbeck has recorded 86 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 4th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total Skirbeck crimes were 893. The crime rate of Skirbeck in 2024 was 67.40 (year) or 5.62 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Skirbeck were around 544 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.06 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Boston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skirbeck)CrimesRank (Skirbeck)CrimesRank (Skirbeck)
Trinity133 21,324 1932 1
Witham136 11,154 3832 2
Station108 31,279 2780 3
Kirton and Frampton60 6518 7436 5
Wyberton64 5625 5428 7
Staniland41 8562 6436 6
Fishtoft45 7488 8271 9
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

Skirbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (28 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (26 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (26 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202531
June 202528
May 202518
April 202512
March 202524
February 202522
January 202512
December 202412
November 202410
October 202418
September 202415
August 202426

A total of 327 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202522
May 202518
April 202525
March 202526
February 202524
January 202528
December 202427
November 202439
October 202425
September 202433
August 202432

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
November 20241
September 20242

A total of 83 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20259
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 202416

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202412
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241

High Crime Locations Skirbeck in July 2025

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

1. Middlecott Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Stells Lane (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
3. Wheeler Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime1
4. Mayflower Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Spalding Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pulvertoft Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Richmond Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Comer Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Brewster Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Vauxhall Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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