THORNTON AVENUE, PE21 8BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 8BY

THORNTON AVENUE, PE21 8BY, Boston has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.31 per 1,000 population. This PE21 8BY 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 8BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 8BY, encompassing approximately 2147 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PE21 8BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moorhen Close with total crimes: 5
  • Carver Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

THORNTON AVENUE, PE21 8BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.790.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Shoplifting20.93-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1212.1071.43%
Violence and sexual offences65.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7933.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.86-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.45133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.19-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.47-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.66-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences22.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.78-31.25%
Other theft35.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1611.17166.67%
Violence and sexual offences57.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.98-81.25%
Violence and sexual offences42.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3217.23357.14%
Violence and sexual offences214.90-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.71133.33%
Shoplifting73.26133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Other theft31.40200.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.6650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.40200.00%
Shoplifting31.40-70.00%
Other theft11.400.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.660.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202412
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 202411
March 202416
February 20246
January 202432
December 20237
November 20233
October 202310

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 8BY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Moorhen Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Carver Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woodville Gardens East
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Woodville Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 6. Bradford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Woodville Gardens West
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sterling Court
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Acacia Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1