Boston Spa Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 saw Boston Spa maintain a crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 74% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure reflects a consistently low crime profile for the built-up area within Leeds, where the majority of reported incidents fall into the categories of violence and sexual offences (58.3% of total crimes) and other theft (8.3%). The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.1 per 1,000, are 57% below the UK average for this category, suggesting a combination of community safety measures and the area’s demographic profile, which may include a mix of residential and commercial land use. Other theft, though minimal in absolute numbers (one incident), saw a 100% month-on-month increase, linked to increased retail activity during the Black Friday period. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both declined significantly, aligning with a broader trend of reduced disorder incidents as the month progressed. The area’s low crime rate may also be influenced by its location within Leeds, where infrastructure and policing resources are more concentrated, contributing to a safer environment compared to other parts of the UK.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in November 2025 was a 100% increase in other theft, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may be linked to the surge in online shopping and in-store promotions during Black Friday, creating temporary opportunities for theft. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 66.7% (from three to one incident), and public order offences dropped by 50% (from two to one), suggesting a reduction in disorderly conduct as the month progressed. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 58.3% of all crimes, decreased by 12.5% compared to the previous month, though they remain 57% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This category’s decline may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in the evenings or the influence of local community initiatives. The rate of violence and sexual offences in Boston Spa is significantly lower than the UK average, offering a potential insight for residents: the area’s built-up nature within Leeds may contribute to a more monitored environment, deterring such crimes. Other categories, including criminal damage and arson, also remained well below UK averages, with rates 62% lower than the national figure.

The crime rate in Boston Spa for November 2025 (1.9 per 1,000) represents a 33.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.9, underscoring a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 515 residents, a statistic that places Boston Spa among the safest areas in the UK. This low frequency of crime is particularly striking when compared to the national average, where residents face a much higher risk. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Boston Spa’s small size and concentrated infrastructure may contribute to its low crime rate, as resources and policing efforts are more efficiently allocated. For residents, these figures translate to a daily life with minimal disruption from criminal activity, though the 100% increase in other theft serves as a reminder that even low-crime areas are not immune to occasional spikes in specific categories. The combination of a low overall rate and a significant reduction from the previous month suggests that the area’s crime profile remains stable and manageable, with local factors likely playing a key role in maintaining this trend.