Boston Spa Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, Boston Spa's crime rate stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 47.1% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This low rate reflects the built-up area's character within Leeds, where a mix of residential and commercial activity typically generates moderate crime levels but is tempered by effective local policing and community engagement. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (9 incidents, 40.9% of total), followed by drugs-related offences (5 incidents, 22.7%). This pattern contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 2.5 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes in this month is notable, with property crimes comprising only 27% of incidents compared to 40.9% for violent offences. Seasonal factors likely influenced this shift, as January's post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for property crimes while increasing social interactions that could contribute to violence. The area's crime profile also shows significant disparities with national averages: drugs-related offences are 186% above UK levels, while public order offences are 29% below. These variations suggest that localised issues—such as the presence of drug markets or specific community dynamics—play a role in shaping Boston Spa's crime picture. The low overall rate, however, indicates that the area's infrastructure, policing strategies, and community cohesion likely mitigate broader crime trends observed nationally.

January 2026 marked a stark shift in Boston Spa's crime profile, with drug-related offences surging by 400% compared to December 2025, rising from one to five incidents. This increase, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, raises questions about local factors contributing to this spike. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 40%, declining from 15 to 9 incidents—a drop that positions the area's violent crime rate at 1.5 per 1,000, 40% below the UK average. The balance between property and violent crime also shifted, with property crimes accounting for just 27% of total incidents (6 out of 22) compared to 40.9% for violent crimes. This dominance of violent offences contrasts with the area's usual pattern, where property crimes typically outnumber violent incidents. The drugs category's 186% above UK average highlights a unique challenge for local authorities, requiring targeted interventions to address this anomaly.

Boston Spa's crime rate in January 2026 dropped to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, an 8.2% decrease from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area's overall low crime profile. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure rate of 1-in-281 residents experiencing a crime underscores the relative safety of Boston Spa compared to larger urban centres. This monthly aggregate highlights that the built-up area within Leeds maintains a consistently low crime profile, even as certain categories—such as drugs-related incidents—show significant fluctuations.