Lincolnshire Police

Is Boston Town West Safe?

Crime statistics for Boston Town West. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.

Last 36 months: June 2023 – May 2026 4,623 crimes
0 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

4,623 Crimes (last 36 months)
39.3% Resolution Rate (last 36m) !
↑30.2% 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 36 months — 4,623 total crimes recorded in Boston Town West

Violent Crime
1,617 35%
Anti-Social Behaviour
860 18.6%
Shoplifting
714 15.4%
Criminal Damage & Arson
369 8%
Other Theft
231 5%
Public Order
183 4%
Burglary
154 3.3%
Vehicle Crime
107 2.3%
Bicycle Theft
102 2.2%
Drugs
97 2.1%
Other Crime
90 1.9%
Possession of Weapons
45 1%
Robbery
41 0.9%
Theft from Person
13 0.3%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Boston Town West — last 36 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boston Town West safe?

Boston Town West has a CrimeRadar safety score of 0/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,878 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 30.2% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Boston Town West are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Boston Town West in the last 12 months?

1,878 crimes were recorded in Boston Town West in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 30.2% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,442 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,617 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Boston Town West?

The most common crime in Boston Town West is Violent Crime, with 1,617 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 86.1% 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 Town West increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Boston Town West is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 30.2% — from 1,442 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,878 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.

What is the safety score for Boston Town West?

Boston Town West has a safety score of 0 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 Town West compare to the Lincolnshire Police average?

Boston Town West has a safety score of 0/100, while the Lincolnshire Police force area average is 22/100. Boston Town West 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 Town West?

39.3% of crimes recorded in Boston Town West 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 Town West?

1,617 violent crimes were recorded in Boston Town West in the last 12 months — representing 86.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 860 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 Town West last updated?

The crime data for Boston Town West was last updated in May 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 Town West with other areas?

You can compare Boston Town West 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: May 2026.