PE21 6NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6NT

PE21 6NT, Boston has recorded a total of 164 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.70 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6NT 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 6NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6NT, encompassing approximately 3053 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-44.07% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (11.11% increase)

PE21 6NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18

PE21 6NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5753.7011.76%
Anti-social behaviour3318.66-44.07%
Shoplifting3010.8111.11%
Other theft149.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.58-9.09%
Public order63.27-40.00%
Drugs51.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.640.00%
Other crime20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.65-60.00%
Robbery20.650.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5963.2047.50%
Violence and sexual offences5119.32-21.54%
Shoplifting2716.70107.69%
Criminal damage and arson118.84-15.38%
Public order103.60-28.57%
Burglary93.2780.00%
Other theft62.95-14.29%
Bicycle theft51.9625.00%
Drugs51.64-50.00%
Other crime31.6450.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Theft from the person10.98-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6559.9232.65%
Anti-social behaviour4021.28-13.04%
Public order1413.10-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.5830.00%
Shoplifting134.26-40.91%
Drugs104.26150.00%
Other theft73.27-30.00%
Burglary52.290.00%
Bicycle theft41.64100.00%
Vehicle crime31.310.00%
Theft from the person30.98200.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Other crime20.98-33.33%
Robbery10.65-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4955.67-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour4616.0421.05%
Shoplifting2215.06-24.14%
Public order157.207.14%
Criminal damage and arson104.91233.33%
Other theft103.2742.86%
Burglary53.27-28.57%
Drugs41.640.00%
Robbery31.31-25.00%
Other crime30.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6357.9643.18%
Anti-social behaviour3820.6331.03%
Shoplifting2912.4426.09%
Public order149.50133.33%
Burglary74.580.00%
Other theft72.29-30.00%
Robbery42.290.00%
Drugs41.31-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4447.48-6.38%
Anti-social behaviour2914.41-6.45%
Shoplifting239.5021.05%
Other theft107.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.27-18.18%
Burglary72.9540.00%
Bicycle theft62.29100.00%
Public order61.96-14.29%
Drugs61.9620.00%
Theft from the person31.96200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4746.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour3115.3963.16%
Shoplifting1910.1518.75%
Criminal damage and arson116.22-8.33%
Public order73.60-50.00%
Other theft52.29-28.57%
Burglary51.6466.67%
Drugs51.64400.00%
Other crime31.64200.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.65100.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4741.2634.29%
Anti-social behaviour1915.390.00%
Shoplifting166.22-38.46%
Public order145.24366.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.58-33.33%
Other theft73.930.00%
Burglary32.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3538.97-7.89%
Shoplifting2611.468.33%
Anti-social behaviour198.51-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson186.2238.46%
Other theft75.89-36.36%
Drugs42.2933.33%
Burglary31.3150.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Public order30.98-40.00%
Robbery10.98-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3841.91-25.49%
Shoplifting2412.44-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour237.8627.78%
Criminal damage and arson137.53160.00%
Other theft114.26450.00%
Public order53.6066.67%
Theft from the person31.640.00%
Drugs30.98-25.00%
Robbery30.9850.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Burglary20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5140.2834.21%
Shoplifting2516.7092.31%
Anti-social behaviour188.19-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson55.89-37.50%
Bicycle theft51.640.00%
Burglary41.64-20.00%
Drugs41.31300.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Other theft20.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3832.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour2112.440.00%
Shoplifting136.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.260.00%
Other theft62.620.00%
Burglary51.960.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 376 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202459
July 202440
June 202446
May 202438
April 202429
March 202431
February 202419
January 202419
December 202323
November 202318
October 202321

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202451
July 202465
June 202449
May 202463
April 202444
March 202447
February 202447
January 202435
December 202338
November 202351
October 202338

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202414
June 202415
May 202414
April 20246
March 20247
February 202414
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 123 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202413
June 202410
May 20243
April 20249
March 202411
February 202412
January 202418
December 202313
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 202410
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236

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

A total of 267 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202427
July 202413
June 202422
May 202429
April 202423
March 202419
February 202416
January 202426
December 202324
November 202325
October 202313

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
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 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 6NT 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. Shopping Area
    Total24
    Shoplifting13
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Whiting Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Pump Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Boston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Witham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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