CHAPEL STREET, PE21 6PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6PY

CHAPEL STREET, PE21 6PY, Boston has recorded a total of 161 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 52.48 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6PY 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 6PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6PY, encompassing approximately 3067 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE21 6PY area, explore the PE21 6PY 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 (25.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (30) incidents (-48.28% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (15.38% increase)

PE21 6PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17

CHAPEL STREET, PE21 6PY 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 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5952.4825.53%
Anti-social behaviour3019.23-48.28%
Shoplifting309.7815.38%
Other theft129.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.91-10.00%
Public order62.93-33.33%
Drugs41.960.00%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Bicycle theft30.98-25.00%
Other crime20.98-33.33%
Robbery20.650.00%
Burglary10.65-87.50%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5859.0061.11%
Violence and sexual offences4718.91-26.56%
Shoplifting2615.3273.33%
Criminal damage and arson108.48-9.09%
Public order93.26-30.77%
Burglary82.93166.67%
Other theft62.610.00%
Bicycle theft41.960.00%
Drugs41.30-55.56%
Other crime31.3050.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98-50.00%
Theft from the person10.65-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6456.4025.49%
Anti-social behaviour3620.86-25.00%
Shoplifting1511.74-21.05%
Public order134.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.2422.22%
Drugs93.5980.00%
Other theft62.93-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Bicycle theft41.300.00%
Burglary31.30-40.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Robbery10.65-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5156.40-20.31%
Anti-social behaviour4816.6337.14%
Shoplifting1915.65-32.14%
Public order136.190.00%
Other theft114.2422.22%
Criminal damage and arson93.59200.00%
Burglary52.93-28.57%
Drugs51.6325.00%
Bicycle theft41.63100.00%
Robbery41.300.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6457.0539.13%
Anti-social behaviour3520.8634.62%
Shoplifting2811.4133.33%
Public order139.13160.00%
Other theft94.240.00%
Burglary72.930.00%
Robbery42.280.00%
Drugs41.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-60.00%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4644.99-6.12%
Anti-social behaviour2615.00-13.33%
Shoplifting218.485.00%
Other theft96.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.93-20.00%
Burglary72.6140.00%
Drugs62.2820.00%
Bicycle theft51.9666.67%
Public order51.63-28.57%
Theft from the person31.63200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%

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 offences4945.9613.95%
Anti-social behaviour3015.9742.86%
Shoplifting209.7811.11%
Criminal damage and arson106.520.00%
Public order73.26-46.15%
Burglary52.2866.67%
Drugs51.63400.00%
Other theft31.63-50.00%
Other crime30.98200.00%
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 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4339.777.50%
Anti-social behaviour2114.0231.25%
Shoplifting186.85-28.00%
Public order135.871200.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.24-37.50%
Other theft63.26-14.29%
Burglary31.96-25.00%
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 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4038.140.00%
Shoplifting2513.0478.57%
Anti-social behaviour168.15-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson165.2214.29%
Other theft75.22-36.36%
Burglary42.28100.00%
Drugs41.3033.33%
Bicycle theft31.300.00%
Public order10.98-83.33%
Robbery10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4038.79-18.37%
Anti-social behaviour2113.0423.53%
Criminal damage and arson146.85250.00%
Shoplifting144.56-46.15%
Other theft114.561000.00%
Public order63.59200.00%
Drugs31.96-25.00%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Burglary20.65-66.67%
Other crime10.65-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.7925.64%
Shoplifting2615.97116.67%
Anti-social behaviour178.48-15.00%
Burglary65.5450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.96-33.33%
Drugs41.30300.00%
Other crime31.30200.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Possession of weapons20.98100.00%
Public order20.65-50.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%
Other theft10.33-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3932.2711.43%
Anti-social behaviour2012.710.00%
Shoplifting126.52-20.00%
Other theft63.9120.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9650.00%
Burglary41.960.00%
Public order41.30-20.00%
Theft from the person31.30200.00%
Robbery20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.33-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3534.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.410.00%
Shoplifting156.520.00%
Drugs84.890.00%
Public order52.610.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Possession of weapons31.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 92 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20246
June 202411
May 20249
April 20249
March 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20231
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 626 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 48.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202459
August 202447
July 202464
June 202451
May 202464
April 202446
March 202449
February 202443
January 202440
December 202340
November 202349
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 378 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202458
July 202436
June 202448
May 202435
April 202426
March 202430
February 202421
January 202416
December 202321
November 202317
October 202320
September 202320

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202413
June 202413
May 202413
April 20245
March 20247
February 202413
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 202411
June 20249
May 20243
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 202416
December 202314
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 33 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 269 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202426
July 202415
June 202419
May 202428
April 202421
March 202420
February 202418
January 202425
December 202314
November 202326
October 202312
September 202315

A total of 58 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 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
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 6PY 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
    Total18
    Shoplifting10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    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. Fydell Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Hartley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 10. Witham Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tawney Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Medlock Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. A1137
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Whiting Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pump Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 23. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Boston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hope Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Greenwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Witham Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Norfolk Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Thorold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1