PE21 8QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 8QR

PE21 8QR, Boston has recorded a total of 152 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.06 per 1,000 population. This PE21 8QR 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 8QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 8QR, encompassing approximately 3373 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE21 8QR area, explore the PE21 8QR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-34.15% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)

PE21 8QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 17
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

PE21 8QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6045.0625.00%
Anti-social behaviour2717.79-34.15%
Shoplifting198.0011.76%
Criminal damage and arson135.63-13.33%
Other theft93.8528.57%
Drugs62.67-14.29%
Other crime51.7825.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Robbery31.1950.00%
Public order20.89-84.62%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4851.29-21.31%
Anti-social behaviour4114.2324.24%
Shoplifting1712.15142.86%
Criminal damage and arson155.0415.38%
Public order134.45-18.75%
Burglary83.8560.00%
Drugs72.3716.67%
Other theft72.080.00%
Bicycle theft42.08-20.00%
Other crime41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.19-50.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Theft from the person10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6147.73-4.69%
Anti-social behaviour3318.08-23.26%
Public order169.7845.45%
Criminal damage and arson134.748.33%
Shoplifting73.85-53.33%
Other theft72.08-41.67%
Drugs62.0850.00%
Burglary51.78-28.57%
Bicycle theft51.4825.00%
Possession of weapons41.480.00%
Theft from the person31.19200.00%
Other crime10.89-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6452.7720.75%
Anti-social behaviour4318.9738.71%
Shoplifting1512.75-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson124.4520.00%
Other theft123.5633.33%
Public order113.560.00%
Burglary73.2640.00%
Other crime42.080.00%
Drugs41.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.19100.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%
Robbery10.30-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5344.7712.77%
Anti-social behaviour3115.716.90%
Shoplifting169.1933.33%
Public order114.7437.50%
Criminal damage and arson103.26-28.57%
Other theft92.9612.50%
Drugs62.67-14.29%
Burglary51.78-16.67%
Robbery41.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Bicycle theft20.59-71.43%
Theft from the person10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4742.99-7.84%
Anti-social behaviour2913.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.6016.67%
Shoplifting124.150.00%
Other theft83.5660.00%
Public order82.370.00%
Bicycle theft72.37250.00%
Drugs72.0840.00%
Burglary62.08200.00%
Possession of weapons31.780.00%
Theft from the person20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5140.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour2915.1245.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.609.09%
Shoplifting123.56140.00%
Public order83.56-27.27%
Other theft52.37-16.67%
Drugs51.480.00%
Possession of weapons31.48200.00%
Burglary20.89-33.33%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Other crime20.590.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5133.8054.55%
Anti-social behaviour2015.1242.86%
Public order115.93266.67%
Criminal damage and arson113.26-15.38%
Other theft63.260.00%
Shoplifting51.78-44.44%
Burglary31.48-40.00%
Robbery30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3328.76-10.81%
Anti-social behaviour149.78-39.13%
Criminal damage and arson134.1518.18%
Shoplifting93.85-55.00%
Other theft62.67-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.78500.00%
Drugs61.78200.00%
Burglary51.7866.67%
Public order31.4850.00%
Robbery10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3734.69-31.48%
Anti-social behaviour2310.97-14.81%
Shoplifting206.8266.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.9337.50%
Other theft103.26233.33%
Burglary32.9650.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Drugs20.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.59-83.33%

In November 2023, 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 offences5438.541.89%
Anti-social behaviour2716.0122.73%
Shoplifting128.0020.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.56-42.86%
Bicycle theft62.37200.00%
Drugs51.7825.00%
Public order41.48-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Other theft30.89-40.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Robbery20.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5336.1717.78%
Anti-social behaviour2215.7115.79%
Criminal damage and arson146.52100.00%
Shoplifting104.1566.67%
Public order52.96-44.44%
Other theft51.48-28.57%
Drugs41.48-42.86%
Burglary21.19-33.33%
Theft from the person20.590.00%
Robbery20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.59-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4534.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour1913.340.00%
Public order95.630.00%
Drugs72.670.00%
Other theft72.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.080.00%
Shoplifting62.080.00%
Bicycle theft51.780.00%
Burglary31.480.00%
Robbery30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Theft from the person20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 202414
March 202412
February 202411
January 202413
December 202311
November 20238
October 202314
September 20237

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 358 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202441
July 202433
June 202443
May 202431
April 202429
March 202429
February 202420
January 202414
December 202323
November 202327
October 202322
September 202319

A total of 657 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202460
August 202448
July 202461
June 202464
May 202453
April 202447
March 202451
February 202451
January 202433
December 202337
November 202354
October 202353
September 202345

A total of 94 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 202310
November 20233
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 160 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20247
June 202415
May 202416
April 202412
March 202412
February 20245
January 20249
December 202320
November 202312
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 103 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202413
July 202416
June 202411
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 25 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 8QR 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
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Nightclub
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petticoat Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
  • 7. Trafalgar Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Albert Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pump Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Pilgrim Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Blue Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 24. Pulvertoft Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 25. A16
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Broadfield Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Boston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Spain Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1