Crime Rate in Station: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Station

The total recorded crimes in Station, Boston, UK in July 2025 are around 108 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Station crime rate of 10.02 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (-5.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Station Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fydell Street with total crimes: 21
  • Paddock Grove with total crimes: 10
  • Trafalgar Place with total crimes: 8

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 July 2025 the Station has recorded 108 crimes with crime rate of 10.02 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Station)CrimesRank (Station)CrimesRank (Station)
Trinity133 21,324 1932 1
Witham136 11,154 3832 2
Skirbeck86 4893 4544 4
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

Station Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202519
May 202516
April 202515
March 202521
February 202515
January 202517
December 202430
November 202414
October 202412
September 202418
August 202427

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20254
May 20256
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 20258
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202535
May 202523
April 202528
March 202528
February 202537
January 202527
December 202432
November 202440
October 202443
September 202432
August 202428

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20259
April 20257
March 20255
February 20253
January 202511
December 20246
November 202410
October 20245
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 202413
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

High Crime Locations Station in July 2025

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

1. Fydell Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences4
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Paddock Grove (Map)
Total10
Bicycle theft3
Burglary3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Trafalgar Place (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Other theft1
4. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Granville Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
7. Bridge Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Trinity Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Portland Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Station Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1

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