Total Crime Rate
171.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Woodville Gardens West area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in St Thomas' , and the 31st highest crime rate of 209 local areas in Boston .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Woodville Gardens West (PE21 8BW) in the last 12 months was 171.7 per 1,000 residents and was 15.9% higher than the St Thomas' average (148.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 78.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 9.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 108.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Woodville Gardens West (PE21 8BW), the main crime hotspot is near Woodville Gardens East. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In St Thomas'| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cooks Lock | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Cooks Lock | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Florin Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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