Bolton upon Dearne Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Bolton upon Dearne recorded a crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 3.6% above the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. The area's crime profile was dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 49.3% of all recorded crimes, compared to 22.1% for property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, reached 4.3 per 1,000 residents, 51% above the UK average. This stark imbalance between violent and property crime may reflect the area's seasonal dynamics, with July marking the peak of summer festivals and extended evening activity. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply by 200% from June, also featured prominently, suggesting a potential link to increased social gatherings. The data aligns with typical patterns observed in similar built-up areas during the summer months, where higher foot traffic and open-air events may contribute to both violent and anti-social incidents. While property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remained below UK averages, the surge in violent crime highlights a need for targeted interventions. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and other thefts compared to UK averages may indicate that retail spaces in the area are less frequently targeted, though this could also be influenced by local policing strategies or the absence of major commercial hubs. As with other months, the July figures underscore the importance of understanding how seasonal rhythms interact with local demographics to shape crime patterns.

July 2024 saw a dramatic surge in violent crime, with reports rising by 106.3% from 16 to 33 incidents. This marked the highest proportion of violent crime in the area, accounting for 49.3% of total recorded crimes. Anti-social behaviour also spiked by 200%, increasing from 4 to 12 reports, a trend that may reflect the impact of summer festivals and extended outdoor activity. In contrast, shoplifting and other thefts both decreased by 50%, suggesting a possible shift in criminal activity away from retail spaces. The violent crime rate in the area was 4.3 per 1,000, 51% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, indicating a significant local challenge. Meanwhile, vehicle crime remained below the UK average by 35%, potentially influenced by the area's lower density of car parks and commuter traffic compared to urban centres.

Bolton upon Dearne's crime rate in July 2024 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, a 49.0% increase from 5.8 per 1,000 in June. This places the area 3.6% above the UK average, reflecting a notable shift in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, highlighting the frequency of incidents despite the relatively low overall rate. When scaled to the population of 7,699 residents, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 115 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for understanding risk, it does not capture the fluctuating nature of crime across different times of day or locations. The increase in violent crime, in particular, raises questions about the factors contributing to this shift, though seasonal factors such as festivals and extended outdoor activity may partly explain the trend.