Crime in Kirton (Boston): statistics, rates and trends
454 crimes were recorded in Kirton (Boston) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Kirton (Boston)
- Questions about crime in Kirton (Boston)
- About this data
454 crimes were recorded in Kirton (Boston) in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 225 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Kirton (Boston) has the 654th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Kirton (Boston) | Boston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 454 | 7,879 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.8 | 110.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,833 | 71,080 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Kirton (Boston) was highest in the year to July 2021 (461 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (334). Over the whole period it rose 36%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 454 | 77.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 438 | 75.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 351 | 60.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 425 | 72.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 422 | 72.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 461 | 79.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 370 | 63.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 399 | 68.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 334 | 57.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Kirton (Boston) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+33%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-79%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 225 | 38.6 | 1.13 | +22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 91 | 15.6 | 1.02 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 7.5 | 1.11 | +33% |
| Public order | 19 | 3.3 | 0.49 | +19% |
| Other theft | 18 | 3.1 | 0.48 | +38% |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.4 | 1.14 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 0.53 | -21% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.7 | 0.21 | -79% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -55% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.18 | -67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | -67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Kirton (Boston)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Kirton (Boston) recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 49.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Kirton (Boston)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Kirton (Boston) recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 20.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Kirton (Boston)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Kirton (Boston) recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Kirton (Boston)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Kirton (Boston) recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Kirton (Boston)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Kirton (Boston) recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Kirton (Boston)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Kirton (Boston) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Kirton (Boston)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Kirton (Boston) recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Kirton (Boston)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Kirton (Boston) recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Kirton (Boston)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Kirton (Boston) recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 79% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Kirton (Boston)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Kirton (Boston) recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Kirton (Boston)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Kirton (Boston) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Kirton (Boston)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Kirton (Boston) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Kirton (Boston)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Kirton (Boston) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Kirton (Boston)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Kirton (Boston) recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Kirton (Boston), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Kirton (Boston).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 6,139 | 138.9 | +78% |
| Holbeach | 741 | 92.1 | +18% |
| Spalding | 3,161 | 96.8 | +24% |
| Long Sutton (South Holland) | 463 | 77.6 | -0% |
| Coningsby and Tattershall | 602 | 77.5 | -0% |
| Sleaford | 1,339 | 78.1 | +0% |
| Ruskington | 286 | 49.9 | -36% |
| Bourne | 1,197 | 61.4 | -21% |
1 areas within Kirton (Boston), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Kirton and Frampton had the highest rate (71.8 per 1,000) and Kirton and Frampton the lowest (71.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirton and Frampton | Neighbourhood | 7,520 | 540 | 71.8 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Kirton (Boston) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Edinburgh Drive | 34 |
| On or near Swift Gardens | 32 |
| On or near Woodland Road | 26 |
| On or near Woodside Road | 25 |
| On or near Green Lane | 17 |
| On or near Church Meadows | 16 |
| On or near Hardwick Estate | 16 |
| On or near Nidd'S Lane | 14 |
| On or near Penny Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Fossitt Place | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Kirton (Boston) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 168 | 37.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 92 | 20.3% |
| Not recorded | 91 | 20.0% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 12.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 2.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 1 | 0.2% |
| Local resolution | 1 | 0.2% |
Kirton (Boston) has an estimated population of 5,833. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Kirton (Boston) sits in decile 4.1, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Kirton (Boston) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 59.8% |
| Social rented homes | 22.8% |
| Private rented homes | 17.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.1 |
Is Kirton (Boston) a safe place to live?
Kirton (Boston) recorded 77.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Kirton (Boston)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (91).
Is crime in Kirton (Boston) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Kirton (Boston) was up 4% on the year before: 454 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 438 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Kirton (Boston)?
Kirton (Boston) is policed by Lincolnshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Kirton (Boston). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.