Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Leake (PE22) recorded the lowest crime rate in Lincolnshire, with 1 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Boston (PE21) recorded 410 crimes in the same period — more than 410x the crime count of the safest area. The 26 postcode areas analysed in Lincolnshire span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, violence & sexual offences is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Old Leake (PE22) is the safest area in Lincolnshire, recording 1 crimes — 99% fewer than the average across the 26 areas analysed. Violence & sexual offences was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Boston (PE21) recorded the most crime in Lincolnshire in April 2026, with 410 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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