PE21 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 8QS

PE21 8QS, Boston has recorded a total of 169 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.20 per 1,000 population. This PE21 8QS 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 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 8QS, encompassing approximately 3061 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (62) incidents (10.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-34.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)

PE21 8QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 17

PE21 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6255.2010.71%
Anti-social behaviour3320.25-34.00%
Shoplifting2310.78-8.00%
Other theft137.5185.71%
Criminal damage and arson124.25-7.69%
Public order53.92-58.33%
Other crime51.630.00%
Drugs51.63-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.6333.33%
Bicycle theft41.310.00%
Robbery31.3150.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5663.37-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour5018.2935.14%
Shoplifting2516.33127.27%
Criminal damage and arson138.178.33%
Public order124.25-25.00%
Burglary83.92100.00%
Other theft72.610.00%
Drugs62.29-33.33%
Other crime51.96400.00%
Bicycle theft41.63-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Possession of weapons20.98-50.00%
Robbery20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7259.775.88%
Anti-social behaviour3723.52-24.49%
Public order1612.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.23-20.00%
Shoplifting113.92-31.25%
Drugs93.59125.00%
Other theft72.94-41.67%
Bicycle theft52.2966.67%
Burglary41.63-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.310.00%
Theft from the person31.31200.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Robbery10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.33-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6864.677.94%
Anti-social behaviour4922.2132.43%
Public order1616.0023.08%
Shoplifting165.23-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.23200.00%
Other theft124.9050.00%
Burglary73.9216.67%
Other crime42.290.00%
Drugs41.31-33.33%
Bicycle theft31.3150.00%
Robbery30.98-25.00%
Theft from the person10.980.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6354.8723.53%
Anti-social behaviour3720.588.82%
Shoplifting2012.0925.00%
Public order136.5362.50%
Other theft84.250.00%
Burglary62.61-14.29%
Drugs61.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson51.96-66.67%
Robbery41.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Bicycle theft20.65-66.67%
Theft from the person10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5152.268.51%
Anti-social behaviour3416.666.25%
Shoplifting1611.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson155.2315.38%
Other theft84.9060.00%
Public order82.61-11.11%
Burglary72.61250.00%
Drugs72.2940.00%
Bicycle theft62.29200.00%
Theft from the person31.96200.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.98100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4744.75-4.08%
Anti-social behaviour3215.3539.13%
Criminal damage and arson1310.450.00%
Shoplifting124.2533.33%
Public order93.92-30.77%
Other theft52.94-28.57%
Drugs51.63400.00%
Other crime31.63200.00%
Possession of weapons30.98200.00%
Burglary20.98-33.33%
Robbery20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
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 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4941.1636.11%
Anti-social behaviour2316.0015.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.51-31.58%
Public order134.25333.33%
Shoplifting94.25-43.75%
Other theft72.9416.67%
Burglary32.290.00%
Robbery30.98200.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Drugs10.33-83.33%
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 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3637.89-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour2011.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson196.5346.15%
Shoplifting166.21-27.27%
Other theft65.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft61.96500.00%
Drugs61.96100.00%
Burglary31.960.00%
Public order30.98-25.00%
Robbery10.98-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4143.77-28.07%
Anti-social behaviour2813.3912.00%
Shoplifting229.1537.50%
Criminal damage and arson137.1962.50%
Other theft104.25400.00%
Public order43.270.00%
Theft from the person31.310.00%
Drugs30.98-40.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.33-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5743.1114.00%
Anti-social behaviour2518.6213.64%
Shoplifting168.1777.78%
Criminal damage and arson85.23-38.46%
Bicycle theft62.61200.00%
Drugs51.96150.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Burglary31.310.00%
Robbery30.9850.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other theft20.65-71.43%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5038.5421.95%
Anti-social behaviour2216.3310.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.1985.71%
Shoplifting94.2512.50%
Other theft72.9416.67%
Public order42.29-55.56%
Burglary31.31-40.00%
Theft from the person30.9850.00%
Drugs20.98-75.00%
Robbery20.65-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.65-60.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4139.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2013.390.00%
Public order96.530.00%
Drugs82.940.00%
Shoplifting82.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.610.00%
Other theft62.290.00%
Burglary51.960.00%
Bicycle theft51.630.00%
Vehicle crime41.630.00%
Robbery31.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 693 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202462
August 202456
July 202472
June 202468
May 202463
April 202451
March 202447
February 202449
January 202436
December 202341
November 202357
October 202350
September 202341

A total of 410 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202450
July 202437
June 202449
May 202437
April 202434
March 202432
February 202423
January 202420
December 202328
November 202325
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202416
June 202416
May 202413
April 20248
March 20249
February 202413
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 158 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 202412
June 202415
May 20245
April 202415
March 202413
February 202413
January 202419
December 202313
November 20238
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20232
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 46 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202425
July 202411
June 202416
May 202420
April 202416
March 202412
February 20249
January 202416
December 202322
November 202316
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
September 20232

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20233
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 8QS 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
    Total19
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    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. Witham Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Trafalgar Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Medlock Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. A1137
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 16. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Blue Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 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. Thorold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1