Crime Rate in Witham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Witham

The total recorded crimes in Witham, Boston, UK in March 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Witham crime rate of 2.57 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
Witham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tawney Street with total crimes: 12
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Marian Road with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Witham has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Boston)CrimesRank (Boston)CrimesRank (Boston)
Trinity81 21,324 1932 1
Station98 11,279 2780 3
Skirbeck70 3893 4544 4
Kirton and Frampton29 9518 7436 5
Wyberton46 6625 5428 7
Staniland67 5562 6436 6
Fenside38 7448 9305 8
Fishtoft28 10488 8271 9
Five Village33 8225 12181 12
Swineshead and Holland Fen16 12247 10196 10
Old Leake and Wrangle16 13239 11183 11
St Thomas'17 11223 13163 13
Coastal12 14195 14142 14
West9 1570 1579 15

Witham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 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 (82 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202525
January 202510
December 202413
November 202411
October 202414
September 202420
August 202435
July 202422
June 202434
May 202414
April 202414

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20248
September 20242
July 20244
June 20246
April 20241

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 202512
December 20244
November 20245
October 202411
September 20245
August 20242
July 202410
June 202420
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 409 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 202519
January 202518
December 202429
November 202425
October 202437
September 202446
August 202432
July 202441
June 202482
May 202438
April 202429

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20248

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20247
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 202510
December 20247
November 202412
October 20243
September 20249
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20257
December 20241
November 20246
October 20242
September 20242
July 20245
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Witham in March 2025

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

1. Tawney Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Church Lane (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Marian Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Thorold Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Fish Hill (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
6. Riverside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
7. Sherwood Avenue (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hartley Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Park Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
10. Red Lion Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1

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