PE21 8TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 8TU

PE21 8TU, Boston has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.79 per 1,000 population. This PE21 8TU 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 8TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 8TU, encompassing approximately 3774 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (-40.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PE21 8TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stells Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8
  • St Ann'S Lane with total crimes: 5

PE21 8TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.7910.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.74-40.74%
Other theft64.2450.00%
Bicycle theft61.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.59-60.00%
Shoplifting41.59-20.00%
Other crime41.06100.00%
Drugs31.0650.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Burglary10.53-66.67%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.97-36.17%
Anti-social behaviour277.9528.57%
Criminal damage and arson157.1587.50%
Shoplifting53.9766.67%
Other theft41.32100.00%
Burglary31.06-40.00%
Public order30.79-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.79-33.33%
Drugs20.53-50.00%
Other crime20.53100.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4728.356.82%
Anti-social behaviour2112.45-38.24%
Public order95.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.38-11.11%
Burglary52.120.00%
Drugs41.32300.00%
Bicycle theft31.06-40.00%
Shoplifting30.79-50.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Other theft20.53-75.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4431.5357.14%
Anti-social behaviour3411.6661.90%
Criminal damage and arson99.010.00%
Other theft82.38100.00%
Shoplifting62.1250.00%
Bicycle theft51.59400.00%
Burglary51.32150.00%
Public order41.32-33.33%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.7316.67%
Anti-social behaviour217.4210.53%
Criminal damage and arson95.560.00%
Public order62.38100.00%
Shoplifting41.59-33.33%
Robbery41.060.00%
Other theft41.06-20.00%
Drugs21.06100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.14-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.3690.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.0328.57%
Shoplifting62.38-14.29%
Other theft51.5966.67%
Bicycle theft41.32100.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Possession of weapons30.79200.00%
Theft from the person10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4020.6760.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.60-23.08%
Shoplifting72.65133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.850.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Bicycle theft20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.3147.06%
Anti-social behaviour136.6218.18%
Criminal damage and arson73.440.00%
Other theft31.8550.00%
Shoplifting30.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.31-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour114.50-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson72.91133.33%
Bicycle theft41.85300.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Shoplifting30.79-76.92%
Drugs30.7950.00%
Other theft20.79-66.67%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.49-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour145.56-44.00%
Shoplifting133.71550.00%
Other theft63.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-66.67%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.26-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.326.67%
Anti-social behaviour258.4878.57%
Criminal damage and arson96.620.00%
Bicycle theft52.38150.00%
Public order51.3266.67%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Other theft30.790.00%
Robbery20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.53-60.00%
Drugs10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.8742.86%
Anti-social behaviour147.95-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.71200.00%
Shoplifting52.38400.00%
Drugs41.3233.33%
Other theft31.06-40.00%
Public order30.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.79-33.33%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.560.00%
Public order64.240.00%
Other theft51.590.00%
Bicycle theft31.320.00%
Drugs30.790.00%
Vehicle crime30.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202427
July 202421
June 202434
May 202421
April 202419
March 202410
February 202413
January 202411
December 202314
November 202325
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 392 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202430
July 202447
June 202444
May 202428
April 202424
March 202440
February 202425
January 202417
December 202321
November 202332
October 202330
September 202321

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 202313
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 20248
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stells Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. St Ann'S Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Moorhen Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Trafalgar Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Spalding Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grayling Way
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Pilgrim Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Blue Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 17. Pulvertoft Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Broadfield Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pipe Office Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. West Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Boston Bus Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. South Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Fydell Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Victoria Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Whitehorse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Mandarin Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Kingfisher Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1