Total Crime Rate
15.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Winston Gardens area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft , and the 19th 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 Winston Gardens (PE21 9DF) in the last 12 months was 15.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.8% lower than the Fishtoft average (104.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 3.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Winston Gardens (PE21 9DF), the main crime hotspot is near St Leonards Close. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Fishtoft| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Grand Sluice Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hilda Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Robbery | Winston Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hilda Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Leonards Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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