PE21 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PE21 9QU

PE21 9QU, Boston has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.86 per 1,000 population. This PE21 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PE21 9QU, encompassing approximately 699 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

PE21 9QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 26
  • Seedlands Close with total crimes: 2
  • Rowan Way with total crimes: 1

PE21 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1842.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson425.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.71-25.00%
Other theft24.29100.00%
Public order22.86-71.43%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.72500.00%
Public order717.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.00100.00%
Burglary15.710.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.00-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-33.33%
Other crime12.860.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour818.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.43-75.00%
Public order14.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour417.140.00%
Other theft45.7133.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.71-50.00%
Other crime12.860.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.71-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.43300.00%
Other theft35.71200.00%
Other crime14.290.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.290.00%
Bicycle theft24.290.00%
Vehicle crime12.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft11.43-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.2942.86%
Other theft614.29500.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.5750.00%
Public order24.290.00%
Other crime22.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%

In January 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 offences718.57-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour210.00-33.33%
Drugs22.860.00%
Other theft12.860.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.14175.00%
Anti-social behaviour315.71-25.00%
Burglary14.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft11.43-50.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.57100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.71-42.86%
Other theft25.71100.00%
Bicycle theft12.860.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences720.0040.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.00-33.33%
Burglary12.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.140.00%
Other theft34.290.00%
Other crime34.290.00%
Bicycle theft14.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20242
June 20243
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 202311
November 20234
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total26
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Seedlands Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Rowan Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Burton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1