Crime Rate in Witham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham

The total recorded crimes in Witham, Boston, UK in July 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham crime rate of 5.15 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 Witham, encompassing approximately 26,425 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (56.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (400.00% increase)
Witham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Norfolk Street with total crimes: 9
  • Tawney Street with total crimes: 9

How safe is Witham?

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

  • Relative to Boston:

    • In 2024, Witham reported a higher crime volume than the Boston average, with 1,154 crimes compared to 566. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Witham witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

    • In 2023, Witham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Boston average, with 832 crimes compared to 394. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Witham witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Boston.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Witham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Witham has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 1.44 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Boston, UK

In 2024, the total Witham crimes were 1,154. The crime rate of Witham in 2024 was 43.67 (year) or 3.64 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Boston.

In 2023, the total crimes in Witham were around 832 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.49 (year) or 2.62 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Boston.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Witham)CrimesRank (Witham)CrimesRank (Witham)
Trinity133 21,324 1932 1
Station108 31,279 2780 3
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

Witham 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 50 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences 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 (22 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (25 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (32 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 344 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202550
June 202532
May 202518
April 202525
March 202513
February 202519
January 202518
December 202429
November 202425
October 202437
September 202446
August 202432

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20253
May 20255
April 20259
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 20244
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20254
May 20253
April 20257
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 248 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202523
May 202522
April 202522
March 202525
February 202525
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 202414
September 202420
August 202435

A total of 35 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
May 20254
April 202513
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20243
August 20242

High Crime Locations Witham in July 2025

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

1. Church Lane (Map)
Total25
Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Norfolk Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Tawney Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
4. Thorold Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
Other theft1
5. Witham Place (Map)
Total8
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Red Lion Street (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
7. Shopping Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Hartley Street (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
9. Oak Crescent (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson5
10. Witham Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1

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