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

Overview of Crime in PE20 1XW

LIGHTON AVENUE, PE20 1XW, Boston has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This PE20 1XW 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 1XW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE20 1XW, encompassing approximately 1853 residents.

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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: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PE20 1XW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Kime Mews with total crimes: 3
  • Hardwick Estate with total crimes: 2

LIGHTON AVENUE, PE20 1XW 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.41800.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.7050.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In July 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 offences65.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Other theft11.08-66.67%
Drugs10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.630.00%
Other theft34.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.08100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.09-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson24.32100.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-75.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7180.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.860.00%
Other crime22.16100.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.32-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour12.70-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.78100.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

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 offences710.25-41.67%
Shoplifting63.780.00%
Burglary13.240.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2520.00%
Vehicle crime36.48200.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.40200.00%
Drugs21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.320.00%
Drugs12.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 4 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
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 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 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kime Mews
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Hardwick Estate
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dennis Estate
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kings Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Boston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Franks Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Penny Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1