Bollington Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington’s June 2023 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 35.3% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a figure that reflects the area’s unique demographic and geographic profile. As a built-up area within Cheshire East, Bollington’s lower crime rate may be influenced by its relatively small population and the character of its local environment. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.7% of all incidents, a rate of 2.6 per 1,000 that is 11% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime remains a concern, it is less frequent here than nationally. In contrast, criminal damage and arson accounted for 18.2% of all crimes, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000 that is 56% above the UK average, indicating a localised challenge in this category. The seasonal context of June—marking the beginning of summer and longer daylight hours—may contribute to patterns such as increased public activity and, consequently, incidents of vandalism or arson. However, the overall crime profile remains markedly lower than the UK average, a trend that may be reinforced by the area’s community-focused policing and the relative absence of high-density urban features. This lower baseline, combined with the specific challenges in certain categories, illustrates a place where crime is a concern but not a dominant feature of daily life.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 700% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to eight incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal factors such as the start of summer, when outdoor spaces and public areas see heightened usage. Conversely, burglary rates fell sharply by 66.7%, from three to one incident, aligning with Bollington’s overall trend of being 69% below the UK average for this category. Other theft and anti-social behaviour also declined, though the 200% rise in other theft (from one to three incidents) highlights a growing concern for residents. Bollington’s violent crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000 was 11% below the UK average, a contrast to the 56% above average for criminal damage and arson. These shifts suggest that while some crime types are stabilizing, others demand closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.

Bollington’s crime rate in June 2023 rose to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 33.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.1 per 1,000. This shift translates to roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that may resonate differently with residents depending on their daily routines. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while low compared to the UK average, underscores the importance of local vigilance. The population context reveals that Bollington’s 8,003 residents collectively experienced a crime rate significantly below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This disparity suggests that factors such as community cohesion, local policing strategies, or the area’s character as a smaller, built-up settlement within Cheshire East may contribute to the lower baseline. However, the month-on-month rise highlights the need for continued monitoring, particularly given the sharp increases in certain categories like criminal damage and arson.