LIGHTON AVENUE, PE20 1XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE20 1XL

LIGHTON AVENUE, PE20 1XL, Boston has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.62 per 1,000 population. This PE20 1XL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE20 postcode area, which has experienced 87 crimes and a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE20 1XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE20 1XL, encompassing approximately 1855 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE20 1XL area, explore the PE20 1XL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PE20 1XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Hardwick Estate with total crimes: 2
  • Dennis Estate with total crimes: 2

LIGHTON AVENUE, PE20 1XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.62800.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.850.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.85-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.23100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0016.67%
Other crime23.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.23200.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.39-14.29%
Other theft13.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7075.00%
Shoplifting63.770.00%
Burglary13.230.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.39-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1675.00%
Public order43.770.00%
Other crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20236

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE20 1XL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hardwick Estate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Dennis Estate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Boston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Franks Close
    Total1
    Drugs1