Boston Rural West vs Grantham Town West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Boston Rural West Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Grantham Town West Lincolnshire Police

      Boston Rural West vs Grantham Town West Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Boston Rural West
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,580 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Grantham Town West
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,985 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.8% trend
      41.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boston Rural West
      B Grantham Town West
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,580
      1,985
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,770
      1,714
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↑15.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      41.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boston Rural West
      B Grantham Town West
      Violent Crime
      595 ↓10%
      694 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      349 ↑13%
      445 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      91 ↓27%
      69 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      54 ↓8%
      62 ↓10%
      Burglary
      87 ↑13%
      32 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↓15%
      184 ↑11%
      Drugs
      27 ↓10%
      32 ↓38%
      Public Order
      73 ↓15%
      162 ↑47%
      Robbery
      12 ↑71%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      86 ↓54%
      195 ↑56%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓7%
      20 ↑5%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑0%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      62 ↑2%
      70 ↓3%
      Overall Verdict
      A Boston Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 13/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boston Rural West safer than Grantham Town West?

      Boston Rural West has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,580 crimes in the last 12 months. Grantham Town West has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,985 crimes. Boston Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boston Rural West vs Grantham Town West?

      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 Town West shows +15.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boston Rural West and Grantham Town West?

      In Boston Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (595 incidents). In Grantham Town West, it is Violent Crime (694 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boston Rural West and Grantham Town West?

      Boston Rural West recorded 349 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Grantham Town West recorded 445. 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 Town West?

      Violent crime in Boston Rural West totalled 595 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 694 in Grantham Town West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boston Rural West and Grantham Town West 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 Town West recorded 1,714 crimes previously (now 1,985, +15.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boston Rural West and Grantham Town West?

      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 Town West has 41.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boston Rural West and Grantham Town West?

      Boston Rural West falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Grantham Town West 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 Town West?

      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 Town West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Boston Rural West and Grantham Town West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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