MARKET PLACE, PE21 6LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6LU

MARKET PLACE, PE21 6LU, Boston has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.20 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6LU 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 6LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6LU, encompassing approximately 3025 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-40.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)

PE21 6LU 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

MARKET PLACE, PE21 6LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6054.2015.38%
Anti-social behaviour3419.83-40.35%
Shoplifting2311.24-4.17%
Other theft147.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.63-8.33%
Public order63.64-33.33%
Drugs51.980.00%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Bicycle theft31.32-40.00%
Other crime20.99-50.00%
Robbery20.66100.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 52 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5762.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences5218.84-16.13%
Shoplifting2417.19118.18%
Criminal damage and arson127.930.00%
Burglary93.9750.00%
Public order92.97-40.00%
Other theft72.97-12.50%
Bicycle theft52.3125.00%
Drugs51.65-54.55%
Other crime41.65300.00%
Possession of weapons21.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.66-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6258.503.33%
Anti-social behaviour3820.49-24.00%
Public order1512.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.960.00%
Drugs113.97175.00%
Shoplifting113.64-47.62%
Other theft83.64-27.27%
Burglary62.640.00%
Bicycle theft41.9833.33%
Possession of weapons41.320.00%
Theft from the person31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6062.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour5019.8328.21%
Shoplifting2116.53-8.70%
Public order156.9436.36%
Criminal damage and arson124.96200.00%
Other theft113.9757.14%
Burglary63.64-14.29%
Drugs41.98-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.3250.00%
Robbery30.99-25.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6054.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour3919.8321.88%
Shoplifting2312.8927.78%
Public order117.6083.33%
Other theft73.640.00%
Burglary72.310.00%
Drugs52.31-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-55.56%
Robbery41.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Bicycle theft20.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.66-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5048.592.04%
Anti-social behaviour3216.536.67%
Shoplifting1810.5838.46%
Criminal damage and arson95.95-30.77%
Other theft72.9716.67%
Burglary72.3140.00%
Drugs72.3140.00%
Public order62.31-25.00%
Bicycle theft61.98500.00%
Theft from the person31.9850.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4946.276.52%
Anti-social behaviour3016.2057.89%
Criminal damage and arson139.920.00%
Shoplifting134.3018.18%
Public order84.30-42.86%
Other theft62.64-14.29%
Burglary51.9866.67%
Drugs51.65400.00%
Other crime31.65200.00%
Theft from the person20.99100.00%
Robbery20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4639.9935.29%
Anti-social behaviour1915.200.00%
Public order146.28366.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.63-35.00%
Shoplifting114.30-50.00%
Other theft73.640.00%
Burglary32.31-25.00%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
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 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3439.33-10.53%
Shoplifting2211.24-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson207.2742.86%
Anti-social behaviour196.61-20.83%
Other theft76.28-36.36%
Drugs62.31100.00%
Burglary41.98100.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Public order30.99-40.00%
Robbery10.99-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3842.64-35.59%
Anti-social behaviour2412.5633.33%
Shoplifting237.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.60133.33%
Other theft114.63450.00%
Public order53.64150.00%
Theft from the person31.650.00%
Drugs30.99-40.00%
Robbery30.9950.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5942.6431.11%
Shoplifting2319.50187.50%
Anti-social behaviour187.60-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.95-33.33%
Drugs51.98150.00%
Bicycle theft51.650.00%
Burglary31.65-25.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other theft20.66-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.660.00%
Public order20.66-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour2114.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.940.00%
Shoplifting82.970.00%
Other theft72.640.00%
Burglary42.310.00%
Public order31.320.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 615 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 51.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202452
July 202462
June 202460
May 202460
April 202450
March 202449
February 202446
January 202434
December 202338
November 202359
October 202345

A total of 381 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202457
July 202438
June 202450
May 202439
April 202432
March 202430
February 202419
January 202419
December 202324
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202415
June 202415
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 202414
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202412
June 202412
May 20244
April 20249
March 202413
February 202413
January 202420
December 202314
November 20236
October 20239

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 20237

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 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
November 20235

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202411
June 202421
May 202423
April 202418
March 202413
February 202411
January 202422
December 202323
November 202323
October 20238

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 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 6LU 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. Witham Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tawney Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Medlock Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Rason'S Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 16. A1137
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pump Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. A16
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Boston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Thorold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Norfolk Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Witham Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1