Crime Rate in St Thomas': Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in St Thomas'

The total recorded crimes in St Thomas', Boston, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a St Thomas' crime rate of 13.66 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 St Thomas', encompassing approximately 1,244 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
St Thomas' Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Cork Tree Crescent with total crimes: 1
  • Wyberton West Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is St Thomas'?

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

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, St Thomas' demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Boston average, with 223 crimes compared to 566.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, St Thomas' recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

    • In 2023, St Thomas' had fewer crimes than the Boston average, with 163 crimes compared to 394. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, St Thomas' recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

St Thomas' Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the St Thomas' has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 13.66 ranking 11th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total St Thomas' crimes were 223. The crime rate of St Thomas' in 2024 was 179.20 (year) or 14.93 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in St Thomas' were around 163 crimes with yearly crime rate of 130.99 (year) or 10.92 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Boston.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (St Thomas')CrimesRank (St Thomas')CrimesRank (St Thomas')
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
Five Village12 12225 12181 12
Coastal9 14195 14142 14
West6 1570 1579 15

St Thomas' Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20253
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
July 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
November 20244
October 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242

A total of 106 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20259
March 20253
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20247
October 202410
September 20245
August 20244
July 20248
June 202426
May 202421

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241

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
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations St Thomas' in May 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Cork Tree Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Wyberton West Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Garfit'S Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. London Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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