Bolton upon Dearne Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bolton upon Dearne's overall crime rate in October 2023 was 8.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 1.2% above the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This slight elevation, though modest, underscores the need for continued monitoring of local trends. The most significant contributors to the area's crime profile were violent crimes, which accounted for 41.9% of all reported incidents, and criminal damage and arson, which surged to 10 incidents — a 106% increase over the UK average. These figures highlight a pronounced divergence in local crime patterns compared to national trends, with violent and property-related offences dominating the landscape. The seasonal context of October, marked by the end of daylight saving time and the approach of Halloween, may have contributed to the spike in criminal damage and arson, as darker evenings could have increased opportunities for such activities. The built-up nature of Bolton upon Dearne, with its mix of residential and commercial areas, likely plays a role in the distribution of crime types, with property crimes and violent incidents more frequently reported in zones with higher population density or limited surveillance. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of anti-social behaviour (45% below the UK average) and burglary (12% below) suggest that certain community initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating these specific types of crime. The sharp rise in possession of weapons, though limited to a single incident, raises questions about the availability of such items in the area and potential links to other violent crimes. Residents should be aware that while the overall crime rate is only marginally above the UK average, the concentration of violent and property-related offences may necessitate targeted interventions. The seasonal transition in October, with longer nights and the Halloween period, may have created conditions conducive to certain types of crime, particularly those involving vandalism or arson. This context reinforces the importance of community engagement and targeted prevention strategies to address the specific challenges faced by Bolton upon Dearne.

October 2023 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with shoplifting, criminal damage and arson, and possession of weapons all doubling from the previous month. These jumps, particularly in criminal damage and arson (from 5 to 10 incidents), suggest a potential link to seasonal factors such as Halloween or darker evenings. The violent crime category, which constitutes 41.9% of all reported crimes, remained significantly above the UK average (2.7 per 1,000) by 26%, a disparity that highlights the area's unique challenges in managing aggression-related incidents. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour and burglary both decreased, with anti-social behaviour dropping by 37.5% (from 8 to 5 incidents) and burglary falling by 33.3% (from 3 to 2). These declines may reflect the effectiveness of local policing efforts or seasonal lulls in certain types of activity. Vehicle crime decreased by 27.3% (from 11 to 8), a shift that could be attributed to reduced commuter traffic or targeted interventions. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding the doubling of criminal damage and arson incidents, which may indicate a need for increased community engagement or targeted prevention strategies in high-risk locations. The sharp rise in possession of weapons, though limited to a single incident, raises concerns about the availability of such items in the area and potential links to other violent crimes.

Bolton upon Dearne's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.7 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a potential stabilization in local crime trends after a recent uptick. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in high-risk periods. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 124 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualized against the area's population of 7,699, highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents. However, this figure should be considered alongside the specific increases in violent and property-related crimes noted in the highlights section. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is slightly above the UK average, the distribution of crime types presents a distinct local profile. The 1-in-124 monthly exposure rate, while not alarmingly high, serves as a reminder that even infrequent incidents can have significant local impacts, particularly in concentrated areas or during peak activity times. The built-up nature of Bolton upon Dearne, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may contribute to the uneven distribution of crime types, with property crimes and violent incidents more likely to occur in areas with higher foot traffic or limited surveillance.