Bollington Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington's crime rate in April 2024 remained significantly lower than the UK average, with a rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents—55.8% below the national figure of 7.7 per 1,000. This continued trend suggests that local factors, such as community policing or demographic characteristics, contribute to the area's relatively safe profile. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48.2% of all reported crimes, though this category remained 38% below the UK average. Other theft and anti-social behaviour followed, with the latter category showing a 75% gap compared to national rates. Seasonal context for April includes the Easter period and spring weather, which may have influenced increased outdoor activity and associated crime patterns. However, the overall low rate indicates that Bollington's built-up area maintains a crime profile distinct from larger urban centres. The balance between violent and property crimes—violence accounted for 13 incidents compared to 7 property crimes—suggests a focus on addressing interpersonal conflicts as a priority for local authorities. While the rise in possession of weapons and bicycle theft signals emerging concerns, the sustained gap from UK averages underscores the effectiveness of local initiatives in maintaining safety. This data, contextualised within the area's character as a smaller urban centre, highlights both achievements and areas requiring targeted attention.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons and bicycle theft both rising by 100% from March, marking new incidents in these categories. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, reflecting a sharp decline in this category. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 48.2% of total incidents and 38% below the UK average for this category. The increase in possession of weapons, while small in absolute terms, highlights a potential concern for local safety. Meanwhile, public order offences decreased by 33.3%, suggesting a possible reduction in incidents related to noise or anti-social behaviour. These changes illustrate the dynamic nature of crime trends in Bollington, with some areas of improvement and others requiring attention.

Bollington's crime rate in April 2024 rose 22.5% from March's 2.8 per 1,000 to 3.4 per 1,000.8% below the UK average. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a figure that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for roughly every 296 residents, highlighting the monthly exposure context for local residents. This rate, while higher than March, still places Bollington among the safer areas nationally. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with the increase, the likelihood of any single resident being directly affected remains low. Comparisons to the UK average suggest that local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—likely contribute to the sustained gap between Bollington and national crime trends.