Total Crime Rate
52.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Old Mill Court area has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Thomas' , and the 89th 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 Old Mill Court (PE21 7QX) in the last 12 months was 52.9 per 1,000 residents and was 64.3% lower than the St Thomas' average (148.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -64.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Old Mill Court (PE21 7QX), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hessle Drive (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In St Thomas'| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | A52 | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Amberley Crescent | — |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cooks Lock | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cooks Lock | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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