Crime in Boston Castle: statistics, rates and trends
4,698 crimes were recorded in Boston Castle in the 12 months to August 2026, 293.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Boston Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Boston Castle
- Types of crime in Boston Castle
- Boston Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Boston Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Boston Castle
- Demographics of Boston Castle
- Questions about crime in Boston Castle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,363), shoplifting (932) and anti-social behaviour (590) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 74th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Boston Castle | Rotherham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 4,698 | 30,952 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 293.9 | 111.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +6% | -1% |
| Population | 15,984 | 276,595 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Boston Castle of any year here (4,698 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 4,698 | 293.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 4,359 | 272.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 4,161 | 260.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 4,087 | 255.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,717 | 232.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,421 | 214.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 4,020 | 251.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 4,241 | 265.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 4,070 | 254.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 436 |
| July 2026 | 450 |
| June 2026 | 424 |
| May 2026 | 422 |
| April 2026 | 407 |
| March 2026 | 348 |
| February 2026 | 269 |
| January 2026 | 376 |
| December 2025 | 394 |
| November 2025 | 419 |
| October 2025 | 410 |
| September 2025 | 343 |
Compared with England and Wales, Boston Castle recorded notably more shoplifting (6.9 times the national rate), robbery (5.7 times the national rate) and public order (4.6 times the national rate). On the year before, shoplifting rose from 532 to 932 and robbery rose from 72 to 124, while other crime fell from 171 to 118 and possession of weapons fell from 80 to 58.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,363 | 85.3 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 932 | 58.3 | 8.5 | +75% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 590 | 36.9 | 15.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 487 | 30.5 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Other theft | 253 | 15.8 | 6.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 221 | 13.8 | 6.7 | -1% |
| Burglary | 203 | 12.7 | 3.6 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 184 | 11.5 | 5.0 | +42% |
| Robbery | 124 | 7.8 | 1.4 | +72% |
| Other crime | 118 | 7.4 | 2.1 | -31% |
| Drugs | 95 | 5.9 | 3.3 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 58 | 3.6 | 1.0 | -28% |
| Theft from the person | 42 | 2.6 | 1.7 | -2% |
| Bicycle theft | 28 | 1.8 | 0.8 | +4% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Boston Castle has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Boston Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rotherham East | 2,440 | 142.1 | -52% |
| Sitwell | 803 | 58.9 | -80% |
| Brinsworth | 749 | 70.8 | -76% |
| Rotherham West | 2,005 | 133.0 | -55% |
| Dalton & Thrybergh | 1,526 | 157.0 | -47% |
| Greasbrough | 1,093 | 136.2 | -54% |
| Wickersley North | 984 | 85.2 | -71% |
| Rother Vale | 798 | 70.4 | -76% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Boston Castle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Henry Street” (398).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Henry Street | 398 |
| On or near Bridgegate | 312 |
| On or near College Lane | 296 |
| On or near Supermarket | 204 |
| On or near Vicarage Lane | 191 |
| On or near Parking Area | 187 |
| On or near Baker Street | 184 |
| On or near Moorgate Lane | 173 |
| On or near Domine Lane | 134 |
| On or near College Road | 129 |
Of the 4,108 crimes in Boston Castle with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 590 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,488 | 36.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,447 | 35.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 344 | 8.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 329 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 190 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 129 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 127 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 14 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Boston Castle has an estimated population of 15,984 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), more households without a car (33%, against 23%) and more private renting (27%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Boston Castle average decile 2.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Boston Castle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 48.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 4.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 26.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 33.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 50.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 30.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Boston Castle a safe place to live?
Boston Castle recorded 293.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 74th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and robbery.
What is the most common crime in Boston Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,363 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (932).
Is crime in Boston Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Boston Castle was up 8% on the year before: 4,698 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 4,359 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Boston Castle?
About 15,984 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Boston Castle?
Boston Castle is policed by South Yorkshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.