Bolton upon Dearne Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

February 2026 marked a period of relative stability in Bolton upon Dearne, with an overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents—3.1% below the UK average. This figure, while consistent with the previous month, reveals a combination of crime types that reflect both local and national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 56.3% of all incidents, a stark contrast to the UK average of 51% for this category. This concentration of violent crime may be influenced by the area's built-up nature and the social dynamics of its population. Criminal damage and arson also featured prominently, with 10.4% of incidents reported, placing the area 52% above the UK average. Such spikes could be linked to seasonal factors, as February's low outdoor activity may drive more incidents into residential or commercial properties. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, remained a persistent issue, with 8.3% of incidents reported. The seasonal context of February—as a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to the observed patterns. The area's crime profile, while showing some divergence from the UK average, underscores the need for continued monitoring of violent and property crime trends.

February 2026 saw a marked shift in crime distribution, with violence and sexual offences surging by 58.8% to 27 incidents—a significant jump from 17 in January. This increase, which places the area 51% above the UK average for this category, suggests heightened tensions in local hotspots. Concurrently, public order offences rose by 200% as three incidents were reported, a stark contrast to the single case in January. These spikes may reflect seasonal factors, as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity could push more incidents into indoor or public spaces. Conversely, burglary rates dropped by 60%, from 5 to 2 incidents, a decline that aligns with the area's lower-than-average UK burglary rate (20% above). This decrease may be attributed to targeted interventions or seasonal inactivity. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained below the UK average, with 4 incidents reported—45% fewer than the national benchmark.

Bolton upon Dearne's crime rate remained stable in February 2026, matching the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no immediate shift in overall safety levels, though the nature of crimes reported shows notable variation. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that aligns with the area's historical patterns of low to moderate activity. When considering the monthly exposure, residents faced a 1-in-160 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime, a ratio that reflects the area's relatively small population and the concentration of incidents in specific categories. This statistic, while low, highlights the importance of targeted policing in high-risk areas such as those with frequent violence or property crimes. The population context further underscores that even minor fluctuations in crime type distribution can have measurable impacts on community perception, particularly when violent offences dominate the monthly tally.