PE21 6BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6BZ

PE21 6BZ, Boston has recorded a total of 148 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.31 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6BZ 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 6BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6BZ, encompassing approximately 2942 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

PE21 6BZ 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 6BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5450.3120.00%
Anti-social behaviour2618.35-38.10%
Shoplifting228.844.76%
Other theft137.48160.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.42-20.00%
Vehicle crime54.08400.00%
Drugs51.700.00%
Bicycle theft31.700.00%
Public order31.02-66.67%
Other crime31.02-25.00%
Robbery21.02100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4555.40-15.09%
Anti-social behaviour4215.3055.56%
Shoplifting2114.28133.33%
Criminal damage and arson157.147.14%
Burglary95.1050.00%
Public order93.06-30.77%
Drugs53.06-44.44%
Other theft51.70-37.50%
Other crime41.70100.00%
Bicycle theft31.360.00%
Possession of weapons21.02-33.33%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5350.6512.77%
Anti-social behaviour2718.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson149.1827.27%
Public order134.768.33%
Drugs94.42125.00%
Shoplifting93.06-25.00%
Other theft83.06-33.33%
Burglary62.720.00%
Bicycle theft32.04-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Other crime21.02-33.33%
Theft from the person20.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4754.3830.56%
Anti-social behaviour4515.9840.62%
Public order1215.3071.43%
Other theft124.08100.00%
Shoplifting124.08-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.08266.67%
Burglary63.740.00%
Drugs42.04-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.36100.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Robbery21.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3641.47-21.74%
Anti-social behaviour3212.2433.33%
Shoplifting1810.8838.46%
Public order76.1216.67%
Burglary62.38-14.29%
Other theft62.040.00%
Drugs52.04-16.67%
Robbery41.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.02-71.43%
Theft from the person10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4643.519.52%
Anti-social behaviour2415.644.35%
Shoplifting138.1644.44%
Criminal damage and arson94.42-10.00%
Burglary73.0640.00%
Bicycle theft72.38600.00%
Public order62.38-33.33%
Other theft62.0420.00%
Drugs62.0450.00%
Theft from the person22.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4239.772.44%
Anti-social behaviour2314.2843.75%
Criminal damage and arson107.82-9.09%
Public order93.40-18.18%
Shoplifting93.0650.00%
Burglary53.06150.00%
Other theft51.70-16.67%
Drugs41.70300.00%
Theft from the person21.36100.00%
Robbery20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
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 offences4133.9936.67%
Anti-social behaviour1613.946.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.44-35.29%
Public order113.74266.67%
Other theft63.74-14.29%
Shoplifting62.04-57.14%
Robbery32.04200.00%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Drugs10.68-83.33%
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 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.31-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson1710.2030.77%
Anti-social behaviour155.78-6.25%
Shoplifting145.10-12.50%
Other theft74.76-22.22%
Drugs62.38200.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Public order31.0250.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Robbery10.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3435.01-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour1611.560.00%
Shoplifting165.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson135.44160.00%
Other theft94.42350.00%
Robbery33.0650.00%
Burglary31.0250.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Drugs20.68-60.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5437.7331.71%
Anti-social behaviour1618.3523.08%
Shoplifting145.44133.33%
Bicycle theft64.760.00%
Drugs52.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.700.00%
Other theft20.68-60.00%
Burglary20.68-33.33%
Robbery20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.89-4.65%
Anti-social behaviour1313.94-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson84.420.00%
Shoplifting62.72-14.29%
Other theft52.04-28.57%
Burglary31.7050.00%
Public order31.02-62.50%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Drugs20.68-60.00%
Robbery20.68-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4337.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour1714.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.780.00%
Public order82.720.00%
Other theft72.720.00%
Shoplifting72.380.00%
Drugs52.380.00%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Bicycle theft41.360.00%
Robbery31.360.00%
Theft from the person21.020.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202414
June 202411
May 20243
April 20249
March 202410
February 202411
January 202417
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 312 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202442
July 202427
June 202445
May 202432
April 202424
March 202423
February 202416
January 202415
December 202316
November 202316
October 202313
September 202317

A total of 566 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 43.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202454
August 202445
July 202453
June 202447
May 202436
April 202446
March 202442
February 202441
January 202430
December 202334
November 202354
October 202341
September 202343

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20247
December 20239
November 20232
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 35 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
January 20242
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 167 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 20249
June 202412
May 202418
April 202413
March 20249
February 20246
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 202413
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 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 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 6BZ 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. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Rason'S Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Windsor Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Pump Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Pulvertoft Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 22. A16
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Corpus Christi Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Botolph Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. York Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Spain Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Pipe Office Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. West Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. Boston Bus Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1