Lincolnshire Police

Is Boston Rural East Safe?

Crime statistics for Boston Rural East. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 796 crimes
16 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

796 Crimes (last 12 months)
0% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓2.3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 796 total crimes recorded in Boston Rural East

Violent Crime
260 32.7%
Shoplifting
174 21.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
135 17%
Public Order
56 7%
Criminal Damage & Arson
52 6.5%
Vehicle Crime
34 4.3%
Burglary
26 3.3%
Other Crime
23 2.9%
Other Theft
15 1.9%
Drugs
10 1.3%
Possession of Weapons
5 0.6%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.5%
Robbery
1 0.1%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Boston Rural East — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston Rural East safe?

Boston Rural East has a CrimeRadar safety score of 16/100, rated High Crime. A total of 796 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 2.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Boston Rural East are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Boston Rural East in the last 12 months?

796 crimes were recorded in Boston Rural East in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 2.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (815 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 260 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Boston Rural East?

The most common crime in Boston Rural East is Violent Crime, with 260 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 32.7% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Boston Rural East increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Boston Rural East is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 2.3% — from 815 crimes in the previous 12 months to 796 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Boston Rural East?

Boston Rural East has a safety score of 16 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Boston Rural East compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?

Boston Rural East has a safety score of 16/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 19/100. Boston Rural East is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Boston Rural East?

0% of crimes recorded in Boston Rural East resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Lincolnshire Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Boston Rural East?

260 violent crimes were recorded in Boston Rural East in the last 12 months — representing 32.7% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 135 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Boston Rural East last updated?

The crime data for Boston Rural East was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Boston Rural East with other areas?

You can compare Boston Rural East with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.