OLD IRON WAY, PE21 9EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 9EQ

OLD IRON WAY, PE21 9EQ, Boston has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population. This PE21 9EQ 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 9EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 9EQ, encompassing approximately 2339 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PE21 9EQ area, explore the PE21 9EQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PE21 9EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Pettit Way with total crimes: 2

OLD IRON WAY, PE21 9EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.8254.55%
Violence and sexual offences57.27-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.140.00%
Bicycle theft21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.7014.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1111.1137.50%
Violence and sexual offences74.70-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.99100.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Public order20.85100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2642.86%
Shoplifting84.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.420.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5675.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-77.78%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting96.41-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences43.85-20.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting118.12120.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.7025.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.98-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-33.33%
Public order10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1510.261400.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.43-80.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.56150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-55.56%
Public order21.710.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.850.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202411
July 202411
June 20248
May 20242
April 20249
March 202411
February 20245
January 202415
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PE21 9EQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting13
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Pettit Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elizabeth Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Wellington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Zara Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Armfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Monteith Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Leverett Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Forbes Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1