PE21 6DX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6DX

PE21 6DX, Boston has recorded a total of 151 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.93 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6DX 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 6DX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6DX, encompassing approximately 2907 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (55) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)

PE21 6DX 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 6DX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5551.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour2818.91-36.36%
Shoplifting229.634.76%
Other theft137.57116.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime54.13400.00%
Drugs51.720.00%
Bicycle theft31.720.00%
Public order31.03-66.67%
Other crime31.03-25.00%
Robbery21.03100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4457.0941.94%
Violence and sexual offences4415.13-18.52%
Shoplifting2115.13133.33%
Criminal damage and arson167.2223.08%
Burglary95.5050.00%
Public order93.10-30.77%
Other theft63.10-25.00%
Drugs52.06-44.44%
Other crime41.7233.33%
Bicycle theft31.380.00%
Possession of weapons21.03-33.33%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5452.965.88%
Anti-social behaviour3118.57-31.11%
Public order1310.668.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.4718.18%
Drugs94.47125.00%
Shoplifting93.10-30.77%
Other theft83.10-33.33%
Burglary62.750.00%
Other crime32.060.00%
Bicycle theft31.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons31.03200.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5157.0930.77%
Anti-social behaviour4517.5436.36%
Shoplifting1315.48-27.78%
Public order124.4771.43%
Other theft124.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.13266.67%
Burglary63.7820.00%
Drugs42.06-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.38100.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Robbery21.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3942.99-15.22%
Anti-social behaviour3313.4137.50%
Shoplifting1811.3528.57%
Public order76.1916.67%
Other theft62.4120.00%
Burglary52.06-28.57%
Drugs51.72-16.67%
Robbery41.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft21.03-71.43%
Theft from the person10.69-50.00%
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 offences4644.024.55%
Anti-social behaviour2415.820.00%
Shoplifting148.2540.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.81-18.18%
Burglary73.10133.33%
Bicycle theft72.41600.00%
Public order62.41-33.33%
Drugs62.0650.00%
Other theft52.0625.00%
Theft from the person21.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4440.927.32%
Anti-social behaviour2415.1360.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.25-8.33%
Shoplifting103.7866.67%
Public order93.44-18.18%
Other theft43.10-33.33%
Drugs41.38300.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Theft from the person21.03100.00%
Robbery20.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
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 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4134.3936.67%
Anti-social behaviour1514.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.16-25.00%
Public order114.13175.00%
Other theft63.78-14.29%
Shoplifting62.06-57.14%
Robbery32.06200.00%
Burglary21.03-33.33%
Drugs10.69-83.33%
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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson1610.3214.29%
Anti-social behaviour155.50-6.25%
Shoplifting145.16-12.50%
Other theft74.81-12.50%
Drugs62.41200.00%
Public order42.06100.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Robbery10.69-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.11-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour1612.38-23.81%
Shoplifting165.5014.29%
Criminal damage and arson145.50133.33%
Other theft84.81300.00%
Robbery32.7550.00%
Burglary31.0350.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Drugs20.69-60.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5440.5831.71%
Anti-social behaviour2118.5731.25%
Shoplifting147.22133.33%
Bicycle theft64.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.06-33.33%
Drugs52.06150.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Other theft21.03-66.67%
Burglary20.690.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
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 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4130.61-2.38%
Anti-social behaviour1614.10-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson95.5012.50%
Other theft63.10-14.29%
Shoplifting62.06-14.29%
Public order32.06-62.50%
Burglary21.030.00%
Theft from the person20.690.00%
Drugs20.69-66.67%
Robbery20.69-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4238.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour1714.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.850.00%
Public order82.750.00%
Other theft72.750.00%
Shoplifting72.410.00%
Drugs62.410.00%
Vehicle crime42.060.00%
Bicycle theft41.380.00%
Robbery31.380.00%
Theft from the person21.030.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202416
July 202413
June 202411
May 20243
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202416
December 202314
November 20236
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20233
September 20234

A total of 329 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202444
July 202431
June 202445
May 202433
April 202424
March 202424
February 202415
January 202415
December 202316
November 202321
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 577 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 44.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202444
July 202454
June 202451
May 202439
April 202446
March 202444
February 202441
January 202430
December 202336
November 202354
October 202341
September 202342

A total of 90 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20236
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 170 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202421
July 20249
June 202413
May 202418
April 202414
March 202410
February 20246
January 202414
December 202316
November 202314
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 60 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 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 20236

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 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 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
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 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
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 6DX 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. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Windsor Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Pump Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Pulvertoft Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 23. A16
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Corpus Christi Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Botolph Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. York Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Spain Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Pipe Office Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 30. West Row
    Total1
    Other theft1