Bollington Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington’s crime rate in September 2023 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 63.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects a built-up area within Cheshire East that, despite its proximity to larger urban centres, maintains a safer environment. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.1% of all reported incidents. This category remains 60% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that suggests Bollington’s community may benefit from localized factors such as strong social cohesion or effective policing strategies. Burglary, the second most common crime, occurred at a rate of 0.5 per 1,000—56% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, though the absolute number of four incidents remains low. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000, were 35% below the UK average, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors. September, with its transition from summer to autumn, likely saw a reduction in public disorder as nights grew shorter and school terms resumed. The data also reveals a consistent underrepresentation of theft-related crimes compared to the UK: other theft, shoplifting, and vehicle crime all fell below national averages by 80% or more. This pattern could reflect Bollington’s character as a smaller, less densely populated area where commercial activity is lower than in major urban centres. However, the rise in vehicle crime—though minor in absolute terms—may signal shifts in local traffic patterns or parking habits. Overall, the crime picture illustrates a community that, while not immune to challenges, maintains a safety profile significantly better than the national average.

September 2023 saw notable shifts in Bollington’s crime profile, with vehicle crime and 'other crime' both rising by 100% from zero to one incident each. This contrasts with a 66.7% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from six to two incidents. The most common crime category—violence and sexual offences—remained 60% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that highlights Bollington’s relative safety in this area. Burglary, meanwhile, rose by 33.3% to four incidents, a rate that still lags behind the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 by 56%. These changes suggest a combination of seasonal factors and localized dynamics. For instance, the sharp decline in anti-social behaviour may align with the start of the academic term, as students return to structured routines. Residents might find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly noteworthy. This data illustrates how specific crime types can fluctuate month-to-month without indicating broader trends.

Bollington's crime rate in September 2023 dropped by 36.2% compared to August, falling from 4.5 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area 63.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. Locally, the monthly crime rate translates to one reported crime for every 348 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime in this built-up area. On a daily basis, Bollington saw approximately one crime reported each day in September—a rate that, while not zero, remains far below the UK's average daily crime frequency. The population context further highlights the safety of the area: with 8,003 residents, the probability of experiencing a crime in a given month is exceptionally low. This combination of a declining trend and a population-scaled perspective suggests that Bollington continues to maintain a safer environment compared to both its immediate surroundings and the UK as a whole, though localized factors will always influence specific crime types.