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Burglary Rates in West

Boston, East Midlands, England

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

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West recorded 5 burglaries in the last 12 months. This is a high-footfall area with a small residential population, so a professionally installed alarm is a smart way to harden your home.

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About these figures

West has a small residential population (2,517 residents). Crime data is recorded against where crimes occur, but rates are expressed per 1,000 residents. In commercial and mixed-use areas with high daytime footfall the per-1,000 figures will appear much higher than in residential areas. Absolute crime counts are the more useful comparison here.

Burglaries (12 months)

5

1.99 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

79

31.4 per 1,000 residents

41% below the UK average39% below the East Midlands regional average

How does West rank?

Within Boston

13 of 15 neighbourhoods

UK-wide safety percentile

33th percentile

Around the UK mid-range

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

5
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
34
43%
Other Crime
22
28%
Anti-social Behaviour
12
15%
Burglary
5
6%
Drug Offences
3
4%
Shoplifting
2
3%
Vehicle Crime
1
1%
Robbery
0
0%
Theft from Person
0
0%

Property mix in West

Source: Census 2021 · 1,073 households

Detached 80%Semi-detached 11%Terraced 7%Flats 2%

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

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What this means for West homeowners

Most homes in West 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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