PE21 6JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6JR

PE21 6JR, Boston has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.66 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6JR 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 6JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6JR, encompassing approximately 3000 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE21 6JR area, explore the PE21 6JR 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 (37.21% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (-47.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)

PE21 6JR 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 6JR 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 offences5950.6637.21%
Anti-social behaviour2819.66-47.17%
Shoplifting239.33-8.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.6637.50%
Other theft103.6742.86%
Vehicle crime53.33400.00%
Drugs51.670.00%
Public order41.67-55.56%
Bicycle theft31.33-25.00%
Other crime21.00-60.00%
Robbery20.670.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5357.9960.61%
Violence and sexual offences4317.66-18.87%
Shoplifting2514.33127.27%
Burglary98.3380.00%
Public order93.00-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson83.00-33.33%
Other theft72.67-12.50%
Other crime52.3366.67%
Drugs51.67-54.55%
Bicycle theft41.67-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.33-33.33%
Robbery20.67100.00%
Theft from the person10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5353.323.92%
Anti-social behaviour3317.66-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson1211.000.00%
Drugs114.0083.33%
Public order113.670.00%
Shoplifting113.67-38.89%
Other theft83.67-27.27%
Bicycle theft52.6766.67%
Burglary51.67-16.67%
Theft from the person31.670.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Robbery10.33-50.00%

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 offences5156.6518.60%
Anti-social behaviour4517.0021.62%
Shoplifting1815.00-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson126.001100.00%
Other theft114.0083.33%
Public order113.6710.00%
Drugs63.6720.00%
Burglary62.000.00%
Bicycle theft32.0050.00%
Other crime31.000.00%
Robbery21.00-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4345.99-10.42%
Anti-social behaviour3714.3337.04%
Shoplifting2212.3329.41%
Public order107.3366.67%
Other theft63.3320.00%
Burglary62.00-14.29%
Drugs52.00-16.67%
Robbery31.670.00%
Bicycle theft21.00-66.67%
Theft from the person10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4845.326.67%
Anti-social behaviour2716.003.85%
Shoplifting179.0021.43%
Criminal damage and arson95.67-10.00%
Burglary73.0040.00%
Public order62.33-25.00%
Bicycle theft62.00500.00%
Drugs62.0020.00%
Other theft52.00-28.57%
Theft from the person31.6750.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour2615.0044.44%
Shoplifting148.6627.27%
Criminal damage and arson104.670.00%
Public order83.33-33.33%
Other theft72.6716.67%
Burglary52.33150.00%
Drugs51.67400.00%
Other crime31.67200.00%
Theft from the person21.00100.00%
Robbery20.67-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.996.06%
Anti-social behaviour1811.6612.50%
Public order126.001100.00%
Shoplifting114.00-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson103.67-41.18%
Other theft63.33-25.00%
Robbery32.000.00%
Burglary21.00-60.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.33-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3336.66-5.71%
Shoplifting2111.005.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.0041.67%
Anti-social behaviour165.67-5.88%
Other theft85.33-20.00%
Drugs62.67100.00%
Burglary52.00150.00%
Bicycle theft31.670.00%
Public order11.00-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.99-32.69%
Shoplifting2011.66-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour176.676.25%
Criminal damage and arson125.67140.00%
Other theft104.00400.00%
Public order53.33400.00%
Drugs31.67-25.00%
Robbery31.000.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5238.3233.33%
Shoplifting2317.33187.50%
Anti-social behaviour167.66-5.88%
Bicycle theft55.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-37.50%
Burglary41.670.00%
Drugs41.33100.00%
Other theft21.33-60.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour1713.000.00%
Shoplifting85.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.670.00%
Other theft52.670.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Public order31.330.00%
Theft from the person21.000.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 536 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202443
July 202453
June 202451
May 202443
April 202448
March 202445
February 202435
January 202433
December 202335
November 202352
October 202339

A total of 333 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202453
July 202433
June 202445
May 202437
April 202427
March 202426
February 202418
January 202416
December 202317
November 202316
October 202317

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202412
June 202412
May 20241
April 20249
March 202410
February 202410
January 202417
December 202312
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 202310
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
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 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202411
June 202418
May 202422
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 202421
December 202320
November 202323
October 20238

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 202412
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 59 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202411
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 20 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 6JR 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 offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft4
    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. Vauxhall Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Tawney Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rason'S Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. South Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1