Crime Rate in Skirbeck: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Skirbeck

The total recorded crimes in Skirbeck, Boston, UK in May 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Skirbeck crime rate of 4.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-28.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Skirbeck Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vauxhall Road with total crimes: 5
  • Forbes Road with total crimes: 5
  • Stells Lane with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Skirbeck has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 4.68 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Skirbeck)CrimesRank (Skirbeck)CrimesRank (Skirbeck)
Trinity108 11,324 1932 1
Witham78 21,154 3832 2
Station70 31,279 2780 3
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
Five Village12 12225 12181 12
Coastal9 14195 14142 14
West6 1570 1579 15

Skirbeck Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (40 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 407 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202525
March 202526
February 202524
January 202528
December 202427
November 202439
October 202425
September 202433
August 202432
July 202438
June 202462
May 202430

A total of 247 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202512
March 202524
February 202522
January 202512
December 202412
November 202410
October 202418
September 202415
August 202426
July 202421
June 202440
May 202417

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202511
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20244
August 202416
July 20248
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 202412
September 20241
August 20247
July 20244

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Skirbeck in May 2025

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

1. Vauxhall Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Forbes Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stells Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Spalding Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
5. Redstone Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Other theft1
6. Winslow Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
7. Middlecott Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Comer Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Church Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1

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