JOHN ADAMS WAY, PE21 6TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 6TQ

JOHN ADAMS WAY, PE21 6TQ, Boston has recorded a total of 146 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.25 per 1,000 population. This PE21 6TQ 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 6TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 6TQ, encompassing approximately 3025 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE21 6TQ area, explore the PE21 6TQ 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 (23.91% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)

PE21 6TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

JOHN ADAMS WAY, PE21 6TQ 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 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5748.2523.91%
Anti-social behaviour2418.84-46.67%
Shoplifting237.93-8.00%
Other theft117.6083.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.64-9.09%
Public order53.31-50.00%
Drugs51.650.00%
Vehicle crime41.65300.00%
Bicycle theft31.32-40.00%
Robbery30.9950.00%
Other crime10.99-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4656.85-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour4515.2066.67%
Shoplifting2514.87127.27%
Criminal damage and arson118.26-8.33%
Public order103.64-9.09%
Burglary93.3180.00%
Other theft62.97-25.00%
Bicycle theft51.9866.67%
Drugs51.65-44.44%
Other crime41.6533.33%
Possession of weapons21.32-33.33%
Robbery20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5449.2522.73%
Anti-social behaviour2717.85-41.30%
Criminal damage and arson128.920.00%
Public order113.97-8.33%
Shoplifting113.64-38.89%
Drugs93.6450.00%
Other theft82.97-20.00%
Burglary52.640.00%
Bicycle theft31.6550.00%
Theft from the person30.990.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Possession of weapons30.990.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4653.2143.75%
Violence and sexual offences4415.207.32%
Shoplifting1814.54-21.74%
Public order125.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.971100.00%
Other theft103.97100.00%
Drugs63.310.00%
Burglary51.98-16.67%
Robbery21.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4142.975.13%
Anti-social behaviour3213.5533.33%
Shoplifting2310.5835.29%
Public order97.6050.00%
Drugs62.970.00%
Burglary61.98-14.29%
Other theft51.980.00%
Robbery31.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.99-66.67%
Theft from the person10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3940.98-9.30%
Anti-social behaviour2412.89-7.69%
Shoplifting177.9321.43%
Criminal damage and arson105.6211.11%
Burglary73.3140.00%
Public order62.31-14.29%
Bicycle theft61.98500.00%
Drugs61.9820.00%
Other theft51.98-16.67%
Theft from the person21.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4340.6526.47%
Anti-social behaviour2614.2185.71%
Shoplifting148.5927.27%
Criminal damage and arson94.63-10.00%
Public order72.97-41.67%
Other theft62.310.00%
Burglary51.98150.00%
Drugs51.65400.00%
Theft from the person21.65100.00%
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 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3431.7321.43%
Anti-social behaviour1411.2416.67%
Public order124.631100.00%
Shoplifting113.97-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson103.64-33.33%
Other theft63.31-14.29%
Robbery31.980.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Drugs10.66-83.33%
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 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.73-12.50%
Shoplifting219.255.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.96-25.00%
Other theft73.970.00%
Drugs62.31200.00%
Burglary31.9850.00%
Bicycle theft30.990.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3232.72-34.69%
Shoplifting2010.58-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour166.616.67%
Criminal damage and arson125.29140.00%
Other theft73.97133.33%
Public order32.31200.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs20.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4936.3640.00%
Shoplifting2316.19187.50%
Anti-social behaviour157.600.00%
Bicycle theft54.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.650.00%
Drugs41.65300.00%
Other theft31.32-25.00%
Burglary20.99-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
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 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3525.78-23.91%
Anti-social behaviour1511.57-11.76%
Shoplifting84.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.64-37.50%
Other theft41.65-33.33%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Public order30.99-50.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour1715.200.00%
Shoplifting125.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.970.00%
Public order62.640.00%
Other theft61.980.00%
Drugs41.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Bicycle theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 202411
June 202412
May 20249
April 20246
March 20247
February 202412
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 120 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202412
June 202412
May 20241
April 202410
March 20249
February 202410
January 202415
December 202312
November 20235
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 313 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202445
July 202427
June 202446
May 202432
April 202424
March 202426
February 202414
January 202412
December 202316
November 202315
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 548 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 42.15 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202457
August 202446
July 202454
June 202444
May 202441
April 202439
March 202443
February 202434
January 202428
December 202332
November 202349
October 202335
September 202346

A total of 84 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 32 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.38 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 202423
April 202417
March 202414
February 202411
January 202421
December 202320
November 202323
October 20238
September 202312

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 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
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
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 6TQ 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
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences6
    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. Vauxhall Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rason'S Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Windsor Crescent
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A16
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Corpus Christi Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Botolph Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. York Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Spain Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. South Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Whitehorse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1