Alford vs Boston Town Centre
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alford vs Boston Town Centre Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alford safer than Boston Town Centre?
Alford has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 353 crimes in the last 12 months. Boston Town Centre has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,261 crimes. Alford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alford vs Boston Town Centre?
Alford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Boston Town Centre shows +16.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alford and Boston Town Centre?
In Alford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Boston Town Centre, it is Violent Crime (666 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alford and Boston Town Centre?
Alford recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Boston Town Centre recorded 457. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Alford vs Boston Town Centre?
Violent crime in Alford totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 666 in Boston Town Centre. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alford and Boston Town Centre in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alford recorded 395 crimes (now 353, a change of -10.6%). Boston Town Centre recorded 1,939 crimes previously (now 2,261, +16.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alford and Boston Town Centre?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alford has a resolution rate of 50% and Boston Town Centre has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alford and Boston Town Centre?
Alford falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Boston Town Centre is covered by Lincolnshire Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Alford and Boston Town Centre?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Alford or Boston Town Centre on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alford and Boston Town Centre. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.