Total Crime Rate
45.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hansard Way area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Five Village , and the 75th lowest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hansard Way (PE20 1QN) in the last 12 months was 45.0 per 1,000 residents and was 24.2% lower than the Five Village average (59.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 21.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -41.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 4.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hansard Way (PE20 1QN), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Five Village| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walnut Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Jackson Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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