MERIDIAN ROAD, PE21 0LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 0LZ

MERIDIAN ROAD, PE21 0LZ, Boston has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This PE21 0LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE21 postcode area, which has experienced 586 crimes and a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE21 0LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 0LZ, encompassing approximately 2695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

PE21 0LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Smalley Road with total crimes: 3

MERIDIAN ROAD, PE21 0LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1714.4754.55%
Violence and sexual offences106.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.7175.00%
Bicycle theft22.600.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1110.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.0814.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.6537.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.08-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.60100.00%
Public order31.4850.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.650.00%
Shoplifting82.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11100.00%
Public order20.74100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.820.00%
Shoplifting22.97-77.78%
Public order10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.42-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences83.3433.33%
Drugs12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.53120.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.0820.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.57-50.00%
Shoplifting51.86-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.86-20.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.991400.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.710.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.19233.33%
Other crime13.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.37-80.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.82150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.230.00%
Shoplifting20.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202415
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 0LZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Smalley Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ladds Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pettit Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meridian Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Eastwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alcorn Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Eastwood Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Armfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Forbes Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Arbella Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1