Boston Town West vs Gainsborough Town South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Boston Town West Lincolnshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Gainsborough Town South Lincolnshire Police

      Boston Town West vs Gainsborough Town South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Boston Town West
      Lincolnshire Police
      1,780 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.4% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Gainsborough Town South
      Lincolnshire Police
      2,256 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.5% trend
      32.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Boston Town West
      B Gainsborough Town South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,780
      2,256
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,442
      2,023
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.4%
      ↑11.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      32.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Boston Town West
      B Gainsborough Town South
      Violent Crime
      641 ↑33%
      683 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      345 ↑20%
      552 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      92 ↑19%
      73 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓26%
      32 ↓26%
      Burglary
      63 ↑40%
      64 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      140 ↑23%
      218 ↑22%
      Drugs
      28 ↓10%
      56 ↑4%
      Public Order
      75 ↑36%
      106 ↓27%
      Robbery
      23 ↑92%
      29 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      232 ↑2%
      353 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓90%
      Bicycle Theft
      48 ↑50%
      11 ↓42%
      Possession of Weapons
      22 ↑214%
      24 ↑85%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑41%
      54 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gainsborough Town South is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Boston Town West safer than Gainsborough Town South?

      Boston Town West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,780 crimes in the last 12 months. Gainsborough Town South has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 2,256 crimes. Gainsborough Town South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Boston Town West vs Gainsborough Town South?

      Boston Town West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gainsborough Town South shows +11.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Boston Town West and Gainsborough Town South?

      In Boston Town West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (641 incidents). In Gainsborough Town South, it is Violent Crime (683 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Boston Town West and Gainsborough Town South?

      Boston Town West recorded 345 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gainsborough Town South recorded 552. 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 Town West vs Gainsborough Town South?

      Violent crime in Boston Town West totalled 641 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 683 in Gainsborough Town South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Boston Town West and Gainsborough Town South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Boston Town West recorded 1,442 crimes (now 1,780, a change of +23.4%). Gainsborough Town South recorded 2,023 crimes previously (now 2,256, +11.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Boston Town West and Gainsborough Town 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 Town West has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Gainsborough Town South has 32.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Boston Town West and Gainsborough Town South?

      Boston Town West falls within the Lincolnshire Police boundary. Gainsborough Town 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 Town West and Gainsborough Town 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 Town West or Gainsborough Town South on a crime map?

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

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