Kirton (Boston) Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 marked a continuation of Kirton (Boston)'s consistently low crime profile, with an overall crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents — 30.5% below the UK average of 8.2. This built-up area within Boston, characterized by a mix of residential and commercial properties, saw violence and sexual offences account for 39.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and criminal damage and arson (12.1%). The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month with increased tourism and temporary occupancy of homes, likely contributes to the slight uptick in burglary risks, though no such incidents were reported this month. Kirton’s violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s generally stable community environment. However, the presence of criminal damage and arson at 0.7 per 1,000 — 13% above the UK average — suggests localized challenges in managing anti-social behaviour. The area’s low overall crime rate aligns with its character as a smaller, semi-rural built-up area with limited nightlife and commercial activity, factors that may temper opportunities for certain types of crime.

August 2024 brought notable shifts in Kirton’s crime profile, with shoplifting and vehicle crime both doubling from zero to one incident each — a 100% increase month-on-month. This contrasts with a 23.5% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 17 to 13 cases, though the latter remains the most common crime type at 39.4% of the total. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 33.3%, climbing from six to eight incidents, potentially linked to seasonal gatherings or transient populations during the holiday period. Meanwhile, other theft dropped by 33.3%, from three to two cases, indicating a possible reduction in petty crime during August. The area’s violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) is 18% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.4 per 1,000) is 3% below — both figures highlighting Kirton’s relative safety compared to national trends. However, criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000) exceeds the UK average by 13%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this category.

Kirton’s crime rate in August (5.7 per 1,000) represents a 10.7% decline from July’s 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend over recent months. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly one crime per day in the area — a figure that, while low, may concern residents given the seasonal influx of visitors. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area’s overall safety compared to the UK average. With a population of 5,824, Kirton’s small size likely amplifies the visibility of even minor incidents, though the lack of major crimes such as burglary or theft from the person (both at 0.2 per 1,000) reinforces its status as a relatively secure built-up area. The contrast with the UK average is particularly stark in categories like other theft (47% below) and shoplifting (72% below), where Kirton’s rates are significantly lower — a pattern consistent with its limited commercial density and transient population compared to larger urban centres.