Boston Rural East vs Hykeham Rural
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Boston Rural East vs Hykeham Rural 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 Boston Rural East safer than Hykeham Rural?
Boston Rural East has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 796 crimes in the last 12 months. Hykeham Rural has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 704 crimes. Hykeham Rural scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Boston Rural East vs Hykeham Rural?
Boston Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hykeham Rural shows +3.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Boston Rural East and Hykeham Rural?
In Boston Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (260 incidents). In Hykeham Rural, it is Violent Crime (272 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boston Rural East and Hykeham Rural?
Boston Rural East recorded 135 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hykeham Rural recorded 162. 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 Boston Rural East vs Hykeham Rural?
Violent crime in Boston Rural East totalled 260 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 272 in Hykeham Rural. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Boston Rural East and Hykeham Rural in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boston Rural East recorded 815 crimes (now 796, a change of -2.3%). Hykeham Rural recorded 679 crimes previously (now 704, +3.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boston Rural East and Hykeham Rural?
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. Boston Rural East has a resolution rate of 0% and Hykeham Rural has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Boston Rural East and Hykeham Rural?
Boston Rural East falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Hykeham Rural 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 Boston Rural East and Hykeham Rural?
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 Boston Rural East or Hykeham Rural on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boston Rural East and Hykeham Rural. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.