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Crime in Boston Spa

Boston Spa had 182 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 86.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 77th of 113 Leeds areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 12% below the middle Leeds area. Crime was up 37% on the three months before.

LS23, Leeds · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Boston Spa

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86.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
77 of 113Leeds rank1st is the highest rate
+37%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common106 in 3 months

Month by month

38 Mar 43 Apr 52 May 77 Jun 54 Jul 51 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Boston Spa. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence10658%
anti-social behaviour2313%
public order158%
other crime127%
criminal damage74%
vehicle crime63%
burglary53%
drugs42%

Boston Spa against Leeds

TypeBoston Spa per 1,000Middle Leeds areaChange
Violence50.137.6▲ 66%
Burglary2.46.8–
Vehicle crime2.85.1–
Anti-social behaviour10.911.9▲ 15%
Theft and robbery1.98.9▼ 67%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Boston Spa86.1▲ 37%
Thorp Arch83.7▲ 34%
Wetherby80.5▲ 26%
Linton75.6▲ 71%
Collingham45.4▲ 75%
Kirk Deighton26.2▼ 31%
See every Leeds area ranked on the crime in Leeds page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Boston Spa a safe area?

Boston Spa had about 86.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 77 of 113 Leeds areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Boston Spa?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (106), followed by anti-social behaviour (23) and public order (15).