PE21 6AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6AW

PE21 6AW, Boston has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.68 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PE21 postcode area, which has experienced 619 crimes and a crime rate of 13.12 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PE21 6AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6AW, encompassing approximately 2777 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

PE21 6AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tower Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Edwin Street with total crimes: 5
  • Kitwood Close with total crimes: 4

PE21 6AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.68-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.68133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.5275.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.80114.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.440.00%
Other crime31.080.00%
Shoplifting21.08-60.00%
Drugs10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.72-22.22%
Shoplifting52.5266.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-40.00%
Public order31.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.20-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour53.2425.00%
Shoplifting31.8050.00%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Burglary10.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.88-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour46.84-42.86%
Public order31.440.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.4850.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.6440.00%
Public order32.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.760.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-71.43%
Robbery10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.4423.08%
Criminal damage and arson75.76250.00%
Shoplifting22.52100.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.92-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour34.68200.00%
Vehicle crime21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.52130.00%
Other theft38.2850.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.20-37.50%
Other theft23.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Bicycle theft20.72100.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 202419
March 202424
February 202416
January 202416
December 202313
November 202323
October 202310
September 202316

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Tower Gardens
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Edwin Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Kitwood Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Windsor Crescent
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kitwood Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. York Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Windsor Bank
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wheeler Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Manor Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hudson'S Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Daisy Dale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Muster Roll Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Rose Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1