Bolton upon Dearne Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for Bolton upon Dearne in April 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property-related offences, shaped by seasonal and local factors. With a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—20.8% below the UK average—the area’s mix of offences highlights specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 34% of all crimes, followed by other theft (14.9%) and public order incidents (12.8%). This concentration of violent crime contrasts with lower rates of vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour, which were 79% and 67% below the UK average, respectively. The seasonal context of April, with Easter activities and spring weather encouraging outdoor engagement, may have influenced the prominence of public order offences and violent incidents in communal spaces. The area’s relatively low vehicle crime rate could reflect a smaller car ownership base or fewer commercial parking areas compared to urban centres. Meanwhile, the higher-than-average rates of other theft and robbery—300% above the UK average for robbery—suggest vulnerabilities in personal safety or targeted opportunities in retail or public areas. These findings align with Bolton upon Dearne’s character as a built-up area within Barnsley, where community dynamics and local infrastructure may contribute to specific crime trends. The balance of crime types indicates a need for targeted interventions in high-risk categories while maintaining the area’s overall safety relative to the UK.

April 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary, other theft, and robbery all experiencing sharp increases. Burglary rose by 300%, jumping from 1 to 4 incidents, while other theft surged by 133.3% (3 to 7) and robbery doubled from 0 to 3. These spikes may reflect heightened opportunities during Easter-related events or changes in local routines. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 50% (2 to 1), and anti-social behaviour decreased by 40% (5 to 3), potentially linked to seasonal shifts or temporary community initiatives. The crime mix also reveals stark contrasts with the UK average: robbery rates were 300% higher, and other theft was 61% above the national figure, underscoring localized risks. However, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime remained significantly below UK levels, with the latter 79% lower. For residents, the sharp rise in robbery—now 0.4 per 1,000 residents—may warrant heightened vigilance in public spaces, particularly during evenings or weekends. These trends highlight the need for targeted policing in areas prone to theft and violent crime, while the decline in vehicle crime suggests potential success in reducing opportunities for such offences.

The crime rate in Bolton upon Dearne increased by 23.5% from 4.9 per 1,000 in March 2024 to 6.1 per 1,000 in April 2024, reflecting a notable upward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in April, a figure that, while modest, indicates consistent activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 164 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in a relatively low-risk category compared to the UK average. With a population of 7,699, the local context suggests that the crime rate is distributed across a smaller community, where individual incidents may have more pronounced impacts. The comparison to the UK average also highlights the area’s strengths: anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime rates were 67% and 79% below the national figures, respectively, indicating effective local measures or demographic factors that mitigate these categories. However, the 23.5% month-on-month increase raises questions about whether temporary factors—such as Easter events or seasonal transitions—are influencing crime patterns. Residents may find the monthly exposure rate useful for understanding risk in their daily lives, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average, reinforcing the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Barnsley.