PE21 8RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 8RR

PE21 8RR, Boston has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.00 per 1,000 population. This PE21 8RR 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 8RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 8RR, encompassing approximately 3372 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (68) incidents (23.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (-32.65% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

PE21 8RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Lane with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 14
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12

PE21 8RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6851.0023.64%
Anti-social behaviour3320.16-32.65%
Shoplifting219.7961.54%
Criminal damage and arson136.2318.18%
Other theft113.8622.22%
Drugs63.26-14.29%
Other crime51.7825.00%
Public order41.48-69.23%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Bicycle theft41.190.00%
Robbery31.1950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5553.67-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour4916.3132.43%
Public order1314.53-18.75%
Shoplifting133.8662.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.86-8.33%
Other theft93.2650.00%
Burglary72.6740.00%
Drugs72.0816.67%
Bicycle theft42.08-33.33%
Other crime41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Possession of weapons21.19-33.33%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Theft from the person10.59-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6650.413.12%
Anti-social behaviour3719.57-13.95%
Public order1610.9733.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.7420.00%
Shoplifting83.56-33.33%
Drugs62.3750.00%
Bicycle theft61.7850.00%
Other theft61.78-50.00%
Burglary51.78-16.67%
Theft from the person31.48200.00%
Possession of weapons30.890.00%
Robbery10.89-66.67%
Other crime10.30-75.00%

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 offences6452.194.92%
Anti-social behaviour4318.9853.57%
Public order1212.750.00%
Other theft123.569.09%
Shoplifting123.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.56150.00%
Burglary62.97-14.29%
Other crime41.780.00%
Drugs41.19-33.33%
Bicycle theft41.1933.33%
Robbery31.19-25.00%
Theft from the person10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6145.9619.61%
Anti-social behaviour2818.09-9.68%
Shoplifting158.3036.36%
Public order124.4550.00%
Other theft113.5622.22%
Burglary73.2616.67%
Drugs62.08-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-69.23%
Robbery41.190.00%
Bicycle theft31.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
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 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5144.18-1.92%
Anti-social behaviour3115.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson139.198.33%
Shoplifting113.86-15.38%
Other theft93.26125.00%
Public order82.670.00%
Drugs72.3740.00%
Burglary62.08100.00%
Bicycle theft61.78100.00%
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 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5241.81-1.89%
Anti-social behaviour3115.4234.78%
Shoplifting139.19116.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.869.09%
Public order83.56-33.33%
Drugs52.370.00%
Other theft41.48-33.33%
Burglary31.19-25.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Possession of weapons30.89200.00%
Bicycle theft30.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
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 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5336.1823.26%
Anti-social behaviour2315.7243.75%
Public order126.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.56-21.43%
Other theft63.260.00%
Shoplifting61.78-45.45%
Burglary41.78-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Robbery20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4332.622.38%
Anti-social behaviour1612.75-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson144.7427.27%
Shoplifting114.15-47.62%
Other theft63.26-45.45%
Burglary51.7866.67%
Drugs51.4866.67%
Bicycle theft51.48400.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4239.44-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour2612.458.33%
Shoplifting217.7190.91%
Criminal damage and arson116.2357.14%
Other theft113.26450.00%
Theft from the person43.260.00%
Other crime41.1933.33%
Public order31.19-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.89200.00%
Drugs30.89-25.00%
Burglary30.890.00%
Robbery10.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.30-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5136.18-1.92%
Anti-social behaviour2415.124.35%
Shoplifting117.1222.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.26-46.15%
Bicycle theft62.08200.00%
Public order51.780.00%
Drugs41.480.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Robbery30.8950.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Possession of weapons20.89100.00%
Other theft20.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5236.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour2315.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.820.00%
Shoplifting93.860.00%
Public order52.670.00%
Other theft41.480.00%
Drugs41.190.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Theft from the person30.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 364 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202449
July 202437
June 202443
May 202428
April 202431
March 202431
February 202423
January 202416
December 202326
November 202324
October 202323

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 202416
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 658 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 68 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202468
August 202455
July 202466
June 202464
May 202461
April 202451
March 202452
February 202453
January 202443
December 202342
November 202351
October 202352

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 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 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 20244
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411
January 202414
December 202311
November 20237
October 202313

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 91 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 20246
June 202412
May 202411
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 202311
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202413
July 20248
June 202412
May 202415
April 202411
March 202413
February 20246
January 202411
December 202321
November 202311
October 20239

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 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 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 24 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 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 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 8RR 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
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    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. Portland Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Petticoat Lane
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
  • 8. Fydell Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Witham Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Trafalgar Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Frampton Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Medlock Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wormgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Albert Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 18. A1137
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. Fountain Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Red Lion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Irby Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Pilgrim Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Blue Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 28. Broadfield Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Boston
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1