Boston Spa Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Boston Spa's crime rate in September 2023 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 45% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This marked contrast with national trends highlights the area's unique characteristics, which likely include a combination of suburban demographics, community-focused policing, and lower population density compared to major urban centres. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (11 incidents, 40.7% of total), followed by burglary (4 incidents, 14.8%) and shoplifting (3 incidents, 11.1%). While violence and sexual offences remained 34% below the UK average, burglary and 'other crime' categories exceeded national benchmarks by 119% and 257% respectively, suggesting localized factors that may influence these specific crime types. Seasonal context—such as the back-to-school period and evenings drawing in—may have contributed to shifts in crime patterns, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. The balance between property and violent crimes in Boston Spa reflects a mix of urban and suburban influences, with retail areas driving shoplifting and public order offences, while the lower violent crime rate may be linked to the area's relatively quiet, built-up character within Leeds.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in shoplifting, other crime, and public order offences, each rising by 100% compared to August. This surge in shoplifting—jumping from zero to three incidents—contrasts with a 42.9% decline in burglary, which fell from seven to four cases. Violent crimes, which accounted for 40.7% of total incidents, remained 34% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a trend consistent with the area's generally lower crime profile. The increase in 'other crime'—a category 257% above the UK average—suggests emerging patterns that may warrant further investigation. Residents may find the 22.8% month-on-month rise in overall crime rate noteworthy, particularly given the seasonal context of back-to-school activity, which could influence shoplifting patterns or public order incidents.

Boston Spa's crime rate in September 2023 rose by 22.8% compared to August, increasing from 3.6 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This places the area 45% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day during the month, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national averages. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 229 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents within this built-up area of Leeds. When scaled to the population of 6,180, the rate remains lower than the UK benchmark, suggesting that factors specific to Boston Spa—such as its suburban character or community initiatives—may contribute to this divergence. However, the increase from August highlights the need for continued monitoring of trends, particularly in categories like burglary and other crimes that saw significant shifts.