PE21 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 8DJ

PE21 8DJ, Boston has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.97 per 1,000 population. This PE21 8DJ 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 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 8DJ, encompassing approximately 4062 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

PE21 8DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Street with total crimes: 10
  • Moorhen Close with total crimes: 5
  • Carver Road with total crimes: 5

PE21 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.9720.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.38-27.78%
Other theft53.20150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.230.00%
Bicycle theft41.23300.00%
Other crime40.98100.00%
Drugs40.98100.00%
Shoplifting30.98-81.25%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.45-41.86%
Anti-social behaviour186.1550.00%
Shoplifting164.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.94-16.67%
Public order41.23-50.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime20.490.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49100.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4322.6534.38%
Anti-social behaviour1210.58-25.00%
Shoplifting102.9542.86%
Public order82.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.97-14.29%
Burglary31.480.00%
Bicycle theft30.7450.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Other theft20.49-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.8877.78%
Shoplifting73.94-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson71.720.00%
Burglary31.7250.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Public order20.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.49100.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.05-27.27%
Shoplifting93.94-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour92.22-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson72.22-22.22%
Public order41.720.00%
Other theft30.98-62.50%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.45-18.52%
Shoplifting145.42-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour143.457.69%
Criminal damage and arson93.4580.00%
Other theft82.22700.00%
Public order41.97100.00%
Possession of weapons30.98200.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.71-3.57%
Shoplifting226.65144.44%
Anti-social behaviour135.42-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson53.2025.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.8975.00%
Shoplifting93.45-74.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.220.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3518.46191.67%
Violence and sexual offences148.62-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour83.45-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.97100.00%
Burglary40.98300.00%
Bicycle theft40.98300.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.75-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour144.68-17.65%
Shoplifting123.45140.00%
Other theft72.9575.00%
Theft from the person21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.49-33.33%
Public order20.49-50.00%
Drugs20.49100.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.75-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour175.42142.86%
Shoplifting54.18-64.29%
Other theft41.23300.00%
Public order40.98100.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.750.00%
Shoplifting146.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.720.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Burglary20.490.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231

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

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

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202412
June 202416
May 20249
April 202414
March 202413
February 202414
January 20248
December 202314
November 202317
October 20237

A total of 303 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202425
July 202443
June 202432
May 202416
April 202422
March 202427
February 202428
January 202414
December 202319
November 202322
October 202325

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20249
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 156 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 202410
June 20247
May 20249
April 202414
March 202422
February 20249
January 202435
December 202312
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Portland Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Moorhen Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Carver Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Trafalgar Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Frampton Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Grayling Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Albert Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Pilgrim Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blue Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Woodville Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 15. Broadfield Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Boston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pipe Office Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. West Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Boston Bus Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mandarin Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bradford Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Cherry Walk
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Tannery Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Friars Gate
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Bramley Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Queen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Revesby Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1