The total recorded crimes in West, Boston, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West crime rate of 0.27 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 West, encompassing approximately 33,370 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of West, we need to analyze West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Boston:
In 2024, West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Boston average, with 70 crimes compared to 566.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.
In 2023, West had fewer crimes than the Boston average, with 79 crimes compared to 394. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, West recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 14 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Boston, West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.
In March 2025 the West has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 0.27 ranking 15th out of 14 in the Boston, UK
In 2024, the total West crimes were 70. The crime rate of West in 2024 was 17.62 (year) or 1.47 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Boston.
In 2023, the total crimes in West were around 79 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.18 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Boston.
| Area | March 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Boston) | Crimes | Rank (Boston) | Crimes | Rank (Boston) | |
| Trinity | 81 | 2 | 1,324 | 1 | 932 | 1 |
| Station | 98 | 1 | 1,279 | 2 | 780 | 3 |
| Witham | 68 | 4 | 1,154 | 3 | 832 | 2 |
| Skirbeck | 70 | 3 | 893 | 4 | 544 | 4 |
| Kirton and Frampton | 29 | 9 | 518 | 7 | 436 | 5 |
| Wyberton | 46 | 6 | 625 | 5 | 428 | 7 |
| Staniland | 67 | 5 | 562 | 6 | 436 | 6 |
| Fenside | 38 | 7 | 448 | 9 | 305 | 8 |
| Fishtoft | 28 | 10 | 488 | 8 | 271 | 9 |
| Five Village | 33 | 8 | 225 | 12 | 181 | 12 |
| Swineshead and Holland Fen | 16 | 12 | 247 | 10 | 196 | 10 |
| Old Leake and Wrangle | 16 | 13 | 239 | 11 | 183 | 11 |
| St Thomas' | 17 | 11 | 223 | 13 | 163 | 13 |
| Coastal | 12 | 14 | 195 | 14 | 142 | 14 |
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 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 (2 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Burglary (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 3 |
| January 2025 | 5 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the West postcode area is presented below.