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Burglary Rates in St Thomas'

Boston, East Midlands, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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St Thomas' recorded 43 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 177% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

43

9.35 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

693

150.8 per 1,000 residents

177% above the UK average189% above the East Midlands regional average

How does St Thomas' rank?

Within Boston

4 of 15 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

98th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

2
3
7
2
2
2
1
12
6
4
2
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
215
31%
Anti-social Behaviour
170
25%
Other Crime
155
22%
Shoplifting
76
11%
Burglary
43
6%
Drug Offences
13
2%
Vehicle Crime
11
2%
Robbery
9
1%
Theft from Person
1
0%

Property mix in St Thomas'

Source: Census 2021 · 1,792 households

Detached 37%Semi-detached 25%Terraced 17%Flats 19%

The most common property type in St Thomas' is Detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for St Thomas' homeowners

Most homes in St Thomas' are detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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