PE21 6DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6DB

PE21 6DB, Boston has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.15 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6DB 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 6DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6DB, encompassing approximately 2096 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PE21 6DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Road with total crimes: 2
  • Windsor Bank with total crimes: 2
  • The Courtyard with total crimes: 2

PE21 6DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.15-36.36%
Other theft23.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.48-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.59120.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.25200.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.95-60.00%

In June 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 offences58.11-44.44%
Shoplifting52.3866.67%
Public order22.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.95-75.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.11-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour44.29300.00%
Shoplifting31.9150.00%
Public order11.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.400.00%
Public order36.6850.00%
Burglary31.43200.00%
Shoplifting21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.8816.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.680.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.720.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.029.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.72400.00%
Shoplifting22.38100.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.63-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour25.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.92157.14%
Other theft28.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences77.63-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Bicycle theft20.95100.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 20245
May 20249
April 202414
March 202414
February 202412
January 202412
December 202311
November 202318
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

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

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Windsor Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Courtyard
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bath Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. A1138
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kitwood Close
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Kitwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Other theft1