Bolton upon Dearne Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bolton upon Dearne's crime profile in April 2025 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 22.8% of all incidents. This proportion, while lower than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000), contrasts sharply with the 35% deficit in violent crime rates observed nationally. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.6 per 1,000, emerged as the second most prevalent category, occurring at a rate 20% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area's social fabric, where community tensions or high population density contribute to such incidents. The rise in 'criminal damage and arson'—up 75% from March—suggests potential links to seasonal factors, such as Easter-related activities or increased outdoor gatherings during spring. Meanwhile, the 3.9% below UK average overall crime rate (7.4 per 1,000) indicates a relatively safer environment. monthly increase from 6.6 per 1,000 in March highlights the volatility of crime trends. This fluctuation may be influenced by temporary factors, such as the Easter holiday period, which often sees shifts in public behaviour and policing resources. The data also shows that 'other crime'—a broad category encompassing unclassified incidents—rose sharply by 150%, indicating gaps in categorisation or unaddressed local challenges. These patterns, when contextualised with the area's built-up nature within Barnsley, suggest a need for targeted interventions in anti-social behaviour and property crime prevention, while maintaining the current relative safety advantage over the UK average.

April 2025 saw a 150% increase in 'other crime' and a 100% rise in drug-related incidents compared to March, both of which may reflect changes in local dynamics or reporting patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 38.1%, a significant drop that contrasts with the overall rate increase. Anti-social behaviour remained the second most common crime type, occurring at a rate 20% above the UK average. This discrepancy highlights a potential imbalance in local policing priorities or community engagement efforts. The sharp rise in 'other crime'—which includes a range of unclassified incidents—suggests a need for more detailed categorisation to understand emerging risks. Residents may find the 3.9% UK comparison particularly relevant, as it underscores the area's relative safety despite the month-on-month increase.

Bolton upon Dearne's crime rate in April 2025 rose to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, marking an 11.8% increase from the previous month's 6.6 per 1,000. This shift suggests a temporary uptick in reported incidents, though the area still maintains a 3.9% advantage over the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of two crimes reported each day, a figure that may reflect the area's population density and seasonal activity patterns. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for every 135 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. With a population of 7,699, this equates to a manageable level of crime, though the increase from March deserves closer attention to emerging trends. The rise in certain crime categories, such as 'other crime' and 'criminal damage and arson,' may partly explain the monthly fluctuation.