Boston Spa Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 6,180, the 24 crimes recorded in June 2025 translate to 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — a rate that is 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights Boston Spa’s relatively low crime profile compared to the national picture. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54.2% of all reported incidents (13 cases). Anti-social behaviour followed at 20.8% (5 cases), with both categories significantly below their respective UK averages. The area’s crime mix skews heavily towards violent crimes rather than property crimes, which made up only 16.7% of the total (4 cases). Seasonal factors may play a role in this pattern: June marks the start of summer, with longer daylight hours potentially increasing opportunities for outdoor interactions that could contribute to violent incidents. However, the overall low rate suggests the area’s built-up nature within Leeds — characterized by a mix of residential and commercial zones — may foster a relatively stable environment. The absence of significant property crime contrasts with typical patterns seen in more densely populated urban centres, where theft and burglary often dominate. This divergence could reflect Boston Spa’s specific demographics, such as a higher proportion of working-age residents or strong community policing initiatives.

June 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 cases), likely linked to increased social activity during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 30% (from 10 to 13 cases), a jump that may reflect seasonal trends in public gatherings. Conversely, burglary fell sharply by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 case), possibly due to heightened awareness or targeted policing efforts during the month. The breakdown of crime types reveals a marked imbalance: violence and sexual offences are 27% below the UK average (2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour is 44% below (1.4 per 1,000). This suggests that while the area remains safer than average in violent crime categories, the rise in anti-social behaviour could signal emerging challenges. 'other crime' — which includes incidents like vandalism or disorder — spiked by 100% (from 0 to 2 cases), a category that is 87% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000). Residents might find the 54.2% share of violent crimes particularly relevant, as this proportion is nearly double the UK average’s 27% for the same category. Such data underscores the need for tailored community strategies to address the specific risks faced by Boston Spa’s population.

The crime rate in June 2025 (3.9 per 1,000) represents a 19.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000, indicating a short-term upward trend. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 1 crime per day across Boston Spa’s 6,180 residents — a figure that, while seemingly modest, reflects the area’s small population scale. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 258 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to larger urban areas. This statistic suggests that, despite the 19.8% month-on-month rise, the overall risk to any individual resident remains minimal. The population context further illustrates this: with 6,180 people in the built-up area, the 24 crimes recorded in June equate to an average of 0.0039 crimes per person — a number that, when contextualized, highlights the area’s safety. While the increase from May may raise questions, the comparison to the UK average (8.1 per 1,000) remains striking: Boston Spa’s rate is still over half the national level. This disparity could be attributed to the area’s geographic and demographic profile, which may include a lower concentration of high-risk populations or a more cohesive community structure. The daily and monthly metrics, therefore, serve as a reminder that while local fluctuations occur, the broader picture remains one of relative security for Boston Spa’s residents.