Kirton (Boston) Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Kirton (Boston) recorded 40 crimes across a population of 5,824 residents, translating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000—a figure 18.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This relatively low rate suggests that Kirton’s built-up area, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial zones within Boston, maintains a safer environment compared to national standards. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (13 incidents, 32.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (11 incidents, 27.5%) and criminal damage and arson (8 incidents, 20%). The seasonal context of June, the start of summer, may influence these patterns: longer daylight hours and the early onset of tourism in nearby coastal or rural areas could drive both anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. However, the rate of violent crime (2.2 per 1,000) is 25% below the UK average for this category, indicating a possible alignment with the area’s demographic or community dynamics. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage are higher than UK averages, which may reflect local challenges such as community tensions or unaddressed public space issues. These findings are consistent with Kirton’s position as a smaller, built-up area within Boston, where crime trends might diverge from larger urban centres due to differences in population density, policing focus, or economic factors.

June 2023 marked a sharp increase in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 166.7% from three to eight incidents—a significant jump that outpaced other categories. Burglary also doubled from zero to two incidents, though this remains 6% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour rose by 57.1% to 11 incidents, a figure 28% above the UK average of 1.5 per 1,000. This contrast with other categories, such as shoplifting, which fell by 50% to one incident—63% below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The shift in crime mix is also evident: while violent crimes (13 incidents) accounted for 32.5% of total crimes, property crimes (12 incidents) made up the remaining 27.5%, reflecting a balance between personal and property-related offences. Residents may find the 50% drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, suggesting potential improvements in retail security or altered consumer behaviour during the summer months.

June 2023 saw Kirton (Boston) record 40 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents—21.2% higher than the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000. This monthly increase, while notable, remains 18.8% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Kirton experienced roughly one reported crime per day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime profile. When scaled to the local population, this equates to one crime occurring for every 146 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the month-on-month rise, Kirton’s crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. This suggests that broader systemic factors, such as local policing strategies or demographic characteristics, may contribute to the area’s consistently lower crime levels compared to national benchmarks.