Bolton upon Dearne Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bolton upon Dearne's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 9.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 17.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This rate reflects a combination of local dynamics and seasonal influences, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 35.6% of all crimes, followed by public order (16.4%) and criminal damage and arson (16.4%). The area's crime profile in May was shaped by the transition into warmer weather and longer evenings, which may have encouraged outdoor socialising and increased opportunities for public disorder. Violence and sexual offences, which rose sharply by 100% compared to April, were 20% above the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the broader trend of elevated crime rates. Public order offences, which surged by 140%, were 176% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted policing in areas where such incidents are concentrated. Meanwhile, shoplifting, which doubled from zero to three incidents, was 40% below the UK average, a contrast that could reflect local retail patterns or enforcement effectiveness. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) indicate that property-related crimes remain less prevalent compared to other categories. This month's data highlights the importance of understanding how seasonal transitions and local geography influence crime patterns, with the area's built-up character within Barnsley likely contributing to the higher incidence of public order and violent crimes compared to more rural or suburban regions.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in May 2025 was the 140% increase in public order offences, rising from 5 to 12 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in violence and sexual offences (from 13 to 26), signals a significant shift in the crime profile. While shoplifting also doubled (from 0 to 3), this anomaly may reflect seasonal factors such as bank holidays and extended evenings, which could increase opportunities for such crimes. Public order offences in Bolton upon Dearne were 176% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, a stark contrast to anti-social behaviour, which was 1% below the UK rate. Residents may find the 12 incidents of criminal damage and arson particularly concerning, as this category was also 167% above the UK average. These trends suggest a need for focused interventions in areas prone to public disorder and property damage.

Bolton upon Dearne's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, a 28.1% increase from the previous month's 7.4 per 1,000. This brings the area's rate 17.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day in May, a figure that reflects local patterns without direct comparison to national averages. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 105 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents in a relatively small population of 7,699. This monthly exposure rate underscores the need for targeted community engagement, particularly as seasonal factors like longer evenings and bank holidays may influence outdoor activity and socialising. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the rate is elevated, the absolute number of incidents remains manageable within the area's size, though vigilance is warranted given the sharp rise in specific categories.