Boston Spa Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Boston Spa’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 79.7% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s overall safety, particularly when compared to national trends. The most common crimes were public order offences, violence and sexual offences, and criminal damage and arson, each contributing 25% of the total 8 reported incidents. These categories, while lower than the UK averages for their respective types, suggest a unique balance in Boston Spa’s crime profile. Public order offences, at 0.3 per 1,000, were 27% below the UK average, while violence and sexual offences—now at 0.3 per 1,000—were 87% below the national rate. The winter season, typically associated with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributed to the low crime levels. As a built-up area within Leeds, Boston Spa’s limited nightlife and suburban character may reduce opportunities for violent or public order incidents. However, the 100% increase in criminal damage and arson raises questions about localized factors, such as targeted property issues or seasonal neglect. The overall pattern indicates a community that, despite occasional spikes in specific crime types, maintains a crime rate far below national benchmarks.

February 2026 marked a significant shift in Boston Spa’s crime profile, with criminal damage and arson surging by 100% from one to two incidents. This increase contrasts sharply with the 80% drop in drug-related offences, which fell from five to one. Violent crimes also declined sharply, down 77.8% from nine to two, reflecting a marked reduction in aggression-related incidents. The area’s public order offences remained stable at two, but they still sit 27% below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. The category of violence and sexual offences—now at 0.3 per 1,000—was 87% below the UK rate of 2.3 per 1,000, highlighting an area-specific trend. For residents, the drop in violent crimes offers a tangible reassurance, though the rise in criminal damage suggests potential vulnerabilities in property security that warrant local attention.

Boston Spa's crime rate in February 2026 fell sharply compared to the previous month, dropping from 3.6 to 1.3 per 1,000 residents—a 63.8% decline. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in public engagement. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0 crimes per day over the 28-day period, highlighting the area’s exceptionally low crime frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 773 residents, underscoring the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,180, this figure reflects a level of safety that contrasts sharply with the UK average. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Boston Spa’s crime profile is among the lowest in the country, with the daily and monthly metrics reinforcing the area’s overall security. These numbers suggest that local factors—such as community cohesion, limited nightlife, or low foot traffic—may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime.