PE21 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6AJ

PE21 6AJ, Boston has recorded a total of 155 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.93 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6AJ 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 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6AJ, encompassing approximately 2984 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE21 6AJ area, explore the PE21 6AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (25.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)

PE21 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

PE21 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5951.9325.53%
Anti-social behaviour2819.77-44.00%
Shoplifting239.38-4.17%
Other theft137.7185.71%
Criminal damage and arson114.360.00%
Vehicle crime53.69150.00%
Drugs51.680.00%
Public order41.68-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.34-25.00%
Other crime21.01-60.00%
Robbery20.67100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5059.3047.06%
Violence and sexual offences4716.75-18.97%
Shoplifting2415.75118.18%
Criminal damage and arson118.04-8.33%
Burglary93.6950.00%
Public order93.02-35.71%
Other theft73.02-12.50%
Other crime52.35150.00%
Drugs51.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft41.680.00%
Possession of weapons21.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.67-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5856.299.43%
Anti-social behaviour3419.43-22.73%
Public order1411.3916.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.690.00%
Shoplifting114.02-38.89%
Drugs103.69150.00%
Other theft83.35-27.27%
Burglary62.680.00%
Bicycle theft42.0133.33%
Possession of weapons41.340.00%
Theft from the person31.34200.00%
Other crime21.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5356.9617.78%
Anti-social behaviour4417.7618.92%
Shoplifting1814.74-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson126.03300.00%
Public order124.029.09%
Other theft114.0257.14%
Burglary63.690.00%
Drugs42.01-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.3450.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Robbery21.01-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4549.25-2.17%
Anti-social behaviour3715.0827.59%
Shoplifting2312.4035.29%
Public order117.7183.33%
Other theft73.690.00%
Burglary62.35-14.29%
Drugs52.01-16.67%
Robbery41.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft20.67-66.67%
Theft from the person10.67-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4646.24-9.80%
Anti-social behaviour2915.410.00%
Shoplifting179.7221.43%
Criminal damage and arson95.70-25.00%
Other theft73.0216.67%
Burglary72.3540.00%
Public order62.35-40.00%
Bicycle theft62.01500.00%
Drugs62.0120.00%
Theft from the person32.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5147.9124.39%
Anti-social behaviour2917.0981.25%
Shoplifting149.7227.27%
Criminal damage and arson124.6933.33%
Public order104.02-23.08%
Other theft63.350.00%
Burglary52.01150.00%
Drugs51.68400.00%
Other crime31.68200.00%
Theft from the person21.01100.00%
Robbery20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4135.5232.26%
Anti-social behaviour1613.746.67%
Public order135.36333.33%
Shoplifting114.36-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson93.69-52.63%
Other theft63.02-14.29%
Robbery32.01200.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.34-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3136.52-13.89%
Shoplifting2110.395.00%
Criminal damage and arson197.0446.15%
Anti-social behaviour156.37-16.67%
Other theft75.03-36.36%
Drugs62.35100.00%
Burglary32.0150.00%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Public order31.01-25.00%
Robbery11.01-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.20-35.71%
Shoplifting2012.06-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour186.705.88%
Criminal damage and arson136.03160.00%
Other theft114.36450.00%
Public order43.69100.00%
Drugs31.34-40.00%
Robbery31.01200.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Theft from the person20.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5641.2133.33%
Shoplifting2318.76187.50%
Anti-social behaviour177.71-10.53%
Drugs55.70150.00%
Bicycle theft51.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.68-44.44%
Burglary31.68-25.00%
Other theft21.01-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4232.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour1914.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.370.00%
Shoplifting83.020.00%
Other theft62.680.00%
Burglary42.010.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 565 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202447
July 202458
June 202453
May 202445
April 202446
March 202451
February 202441
January 202431
December 202336
November 202356
October 202342

A total of 336 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202450
July 202434
June 202444
May 202437
April 202429
March 202429
February 202416
January 202415
December 202318
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 20243
April 20249
March 202412
February 20249
January 202419
December 202313
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 213 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202411
June 202418
May 202423
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 202421
December 202320
November 202323
October 20238

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202414
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 202410
February 202413
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 6AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Church Lane
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences15
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total17
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Nightclub
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mastins Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petticoat Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
  • 8. Witham Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tawney Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rason'S Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Windsor Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Pump Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. A16
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Thorold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Corpus Christi Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Botolph Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. York Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Spain Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Pipe Office Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1