PE21 8UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 8UE

PE21 8UE, Boston has recorded a total of 108 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.35 per 1,000 population. This PE21 8UE 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 8UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 8UE, encompassing approximately 3238 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-48.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

PE21 8UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 12
  • Stells Lane with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 8

PE21 8UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4433.3522.22%
Anti-social behaviour1713.59-48.48%
Shoplifting115.25-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.40-43.75%
Other theft82.7860.00%
Bicycle theft62.47500.00%
Drugs41.850.00%
Other crime41.2433.33%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Public order10.62-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.60-12.20%
Anti-social behaviour3311.1250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.1914.29%
Shoplifting124.9471.43%
Public order63.71-25.00%
Other theft51.8566.67%
Drugs41.54-33.33%
Burglary41.240.00%
Other crime31.2450.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4135.82-8.89%
Anti-social behaviour2212.66-43.59%
Criminal damage and arson146.7940.00%
Public order84.3214.29%
Shoplifting72.47-46.15%
Drugs62.16200.00%
Burglary41.850.00%
Bicycle theft41.240.00%
Other theft31.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons30.93200.00%
Other crime20.93-50.00%
Theft from the person20.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4542.6236.36%
Anti-social behaviour3913.9056.00%
Shoplifting1312.048.33%
Criminal damage and arson104.0111.11%
Other theft93.09125.00%
Public order72.7816.67%
Other crime42.16300.00%
Bicycle theft41.24100.00%
Burglary41.2433.33%
Drugs21.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.43-2.94%
Anti-social behaviour2510.1925.00%
Shoplifting127.7271.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.710.00%
Drugs62.7850.00%
Public order61.85100.00%
Robbery41.850.00%
Other theft41.24-20.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.93-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3428.72-27.66%
Anti-social behaviour2010.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.18-18.18%
Shoplifting72.78-41.67%
Bicycle theft62.16500.00%
Other theft51.8525.00%
Drugs41.54-20.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.9350.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4733.3546.88%
Anti-social behaviour1614.5214.29%
Shoplifting124.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.7110.00%
Drugs53.400.00%
Other theft41.54100.00%
Public order41.24-33.33%
Burglary31.24200.00%
Possession of weapons20.93100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.5439.13%
Anti-social behaviour149.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.32-9.09%
Public order63.09100.00%
Shoplifting41.850.00%
Robbery21.24100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.24-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour127.10-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson113.7183.33%
Drugs73.40250.00%
Shoplifting42.16-76.47%
Bicycle theft41.24300.00%
Other theft31.24-57.14%
Public order30.9350.00%
Burglary30.9350.00%
Robbery10.930.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.25-36.36%
Shoplifting178.6588.89%
Anti-social behaviour135.25-51.85%
Other theft74.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Theft from the person20.620.00%
Drugs20.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.9022.22%
Anti-social behaviour2713.5980.00%
Shoplifting98.3412.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.78-25.00%
Drugs42.78-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.24100.00%
Other theft41.240.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.62100.00%
Robbery20.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3628.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour1511.12-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson124.63140.00%
Shoplifting83.71700.00%
Drugs52.470.00%
Public order41.54-42.86%
Other theft41.24-20.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.62-33.33%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour179.260.00%
Public order75.250.00%
Drugs52.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.540.00%
Other theft51.540.00%
Bicycle theft31.540.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Robbery20.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202414
June 202410
May 20249
April 20249
March 202411
February 202410
January 202411
December 20236
November 20239
October 202312
September 20235

A total of 270 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202433
July 202422
June 202439
May 202425
April 202420
March 202416
February 202414
January 202412
December 202313
November 202327
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 202413
May 202412
April 20247
March 202412
February 20244
January 20244
December 202317
November 20239
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 473 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202436
July 202441
June 202445
May 202433
April 202434
March 202447
February 202432
January 202423
December 202328
November 202344
October 202336
September 202330

A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

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 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Stells Lane
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Police Station
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
  • 5. St Ann'S Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Trafalgar Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Fish Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Spalding Road
    Total4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. James Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 13. Paddock Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lincoln Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. George Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Liquorpond Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Pilgrim Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blue Street
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 19. Pulvertoft Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 20. A16
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Greyfriars Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bath Gardens
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Broadfield Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Spain Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Pipe Office Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 28. West Row
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Boston Bus Station
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 30. South Square
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1