Boston Rural West vs Grantham Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Boston Rural West vs Grantham Rural South 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 West safer than Grantham Rural South?
Boston Rural West has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,580 crimes in the last 12 months. Grantham Rural South has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 507 crimes. Grantham Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Boston Rural West vs Grantham Rural South?
Boston Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Grantham Rural South shows +8.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Boston Rural West and Grantham Rural South?
In Boston Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (595 incidents). In Grantham Rural South, it is Violent Crime (176 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boston Rural West and Grantham Rural South?
Boston Rural West recorded 349 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Grantham Rural South recorded 110. 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 West vs Grantham Rural South?
Violent crime in Boston Rural West totalled 595 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 176 in Grantham Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Boston Rural West and Grantham Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boston Rural West recorded 1,770 crimes (now 1,580, a change of -10.7%). Grantham Rural South recorded 467 crimes previously (now 507, +8.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boston Rural West and Grantham Rural South?
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 West has a resolution rate of 60% and Grantham Rural South has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Boston Rural West and Grantham Rural South?
Boston Rural West falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Grantham Rural South 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 West and Grantham Rural South?
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 West or Grantham Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boston Rural West and Grantham Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.