Crime Rate in Station: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Station

The total recorded crimes in Station, Boston, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Station 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 Station, encompassing approximately 10,778 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
Station Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 7
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7
  • Princess Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Station?

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

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, Station reported a higher crime volume than the Boston average, with 1,279 crimes compared to 566. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Station witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

    • In 2023, Station experienced a greater number of crimes than the Boston average, with 780 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Station witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Station Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Station has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 6.49 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total Station crimes were 1,279. The crime rate of Station in 2024 was 118.66 (year) or 9.89 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Station were around 780 crimes with yearly crime rate of 72.37 (year) or 6.03 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Boston.

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

Station Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 30 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (27 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (54 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 280 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 202515
January 202517
December 202430
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
August 202427
July 202422
June 202454
May 202419

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 69 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 202511
February 20252
January 20255
December 20248
November 20244
October 20245
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 77 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 474 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202528
March 202528
February 202537
January 202527
December 202432
November 202440
October 202443
September 202432
August 202428
July 202437
June 202478
May 202441

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20243
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 202414
May 20246

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 202410
May 20244

High Crime Locations Station in May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total7
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Bridge Street (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Princess Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Public order1
4. Granville Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. George Street (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Fydell Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
7. A1137 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
8. Pipe Office Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lincoln Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Drugs1

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