Total Crime Rate
34.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Cromwell Close area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 79 local areas in Fishtoft , and the 57th 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 Cromwell Close (PE21 9NQ) in the last 12 months was 34.5 per 1,000 residents and was 66.9% lower than the Fishtoft average (104.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -37.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -50.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Cromwell Close (PE21 9NQ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Parsons Drive, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Green Lane (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Fishtoft| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Charter Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charter Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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