Kirton (Boston) Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 46.4% of Kirton (Boston)'s 28 reported crimes in February 2026, a category that was 5% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This figure, though lower than national trends, remains the most common type of crime in the area, reflecting the built-up nature of Kirton as a part of Boston. The overall crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents in February placed the area 25% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the proximity to Boston’s larger policing resources. Anti-social behaviour (21.4% of total crimes) and criminal damage (14.3%) were both significant contributors, though anti-social behaviour exceeded the UK average by 10%. Seasonal context suggests that February’s low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull likely contributed to the lower overall crime rate, though the persistence of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in local hotspots. The breakdown shows a relatively balanced mix of property and violent crime, with property crimes (5 incidents) comprising only 17.9% of the total, a stark contrast to the UK average where property crimes typically dominate. This deviation may reflect Kirton’s role as a commuter suburb within Boston, where residential areas experience less commercial activity compared to urban centres.

February 2026 saw a 100% increase in shoplifting, rising from 0 to 1 incident—a stark outlier in a month otherwise marked by declines. This spike, though statistically significant, remains an isolated occurrence. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 45.8% from 24 in January to 13, a reduction consistent with the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity typical of winter months. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both exceeded UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 10% above the national rate (0.9 per 1,000) and criminal damage 52% above (0.5 per 1,000). These anomalies may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced community engagement during colder weather. Residents should note that shoplifting incidents, while rare, saw a dramatic month-on-month jump, highlighting the need for continued vigilance in retail areas.

Kirton (Boston)'s crime rate in February 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 39.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical pre-spring lull in activity during winter, though local factors likely play a role. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day in February, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s small population of 5,824. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents—a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the community size. Compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, Kirton’s rate remains 25% below, a consistent trend that may be influenced by the built-up area’s proximity to Boston, where policing resources and infrastructure could contribute to lower reported incidents. The population-scaled perspective shows that Kirton’s crime profile, though modest, requires ongoing monitoring to ensure localised patterns do not shift unexpectedly.