Crime in Kirton (Boston): statistics, rates and trends
464 crimes were recorded in Kirton (Boston) in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Kirton (Boston) at a glance
- Crime trends in Kirton (Boston)
- Types of crime in Kirton (Boston)
- Kirton (Boston) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Kirton (Boston)
- Streets with the most crime in Kirton (Boston)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Kirton (Boston)
- Demographics of Kirton (Boston)
- Questions about crime in Kirton (Boston)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (235), anti-social behaviour (87) and criminal damage and arson (44) made up 79% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 620th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Kirton (Boston) | Boston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 464 | 7,787 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.5 | 109.6 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,833 | 71,080 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Kirton (Boston) of any year here (464 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 41%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 464 | 79.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 447 | 76.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 356 | 61.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 427 | 73.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 416 | 71.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 449 | 77.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 394 | 67.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 393 | 67.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 328 | 56.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 52 |
| July 2026 | 43 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 51 |
| March 2026 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 36 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (41% below) was well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 32 to 44 and violence and sexual offences rose from 189 to 235.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 40.3 | 34.2 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 14.9 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +38% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.9 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 19 | 3.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 2.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.7 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Kirton (Boston); the highest is Boston (136.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Ruskington (51.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 6,044 | 136.7 | +72% |
| Holbeach | 716 | 89.0 | +12% |
| Spalding | 3,207 | 98.2 | +23% |
| Long Sutton (South Holland) | 486 | 81.5 | +2% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 604 | 77.8 | -2% |
| Sleaford | 1,353 | 78.9 | -1% |
| Ruskington | 297 | 51.9 | -35% |
| Bourne | 1,235 | 63.3 | -20% |
Kirton and Frampton is the one area listed within Kirton (Boston), with 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton and Frampton | Neighbourhood | 7,520 | 550 | 73.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Kirton (Boston) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Edinburgh Drive” (36).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edinburgh Drive | 36 |
| On or near Swift Gardens | 35 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 28 |
| On or near Woodland Road | 25 |
| On or near Green Lane | 17 |
| On or near Nidd'S Lane | 16 |
| On or near Hardwick Estate | 15 |
| On or near Church Meadows | 14 |
| On or near Supermarket | 14 |
| On or near High Street | 13 |
Of the 377 crimes in Kirton (Boston) with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 87 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 174 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 96 | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 14.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 3.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
Kirton (Boston) has an estimated population of 5,833 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Kirton (Boston) average decile 4.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Kirton (Boston) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 24.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Kirton (Boston) a safe place to live?
Kirton (Boston) recorded 79.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 620th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Kirton (Boston)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (87).
Is crime in Kirton (Boston) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirton (Boston) was up 4% on the year before: 464 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 447 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Kirton (Boston)?
About 5,833 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Kirton (Boston)?
Kirton (Boston) is policed by Lincolnshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.