Burglary Rates in West

Boston, East Midlands, England

Data: 2025-04 to 2026-03 · Source: data.police.uk

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)

1.99 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

31.4 per 1,000 residents

41% below the UK average38% 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

2025-04 to 2026-03

Apr 25

May 25

Jun 25

Jul 25

Aug 25

Sept 25

Oct 25

Nov 25

Dec 25

Jan 26

Feb 26

Mar 26

Crime breakdown

2025-04 to 2026-03

Violence & Sexual

39%

Other Crime

29%

Anti-social Behaviour

16%

Burglary

Drug Offences

Vehicle Crime

Shoplifting

Robbery

Theft from Person

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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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-04 to 2026-03.