Bollington Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington's crime rate in December 2024 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a figure 66.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This places the built-up area within Cheshire East among the safest in the country, with the overall crime tally of 19 incidents spread across 8,003 residents. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.1% of the total, followed by criminal damage and arson (15.8%) and shoplifting (15.8%). These figures contrast sharply with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000, with Bollington's rate 61% below that benchmark. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended darkness—offers a plausible explanation for the fluctuations in crime patterns. While retail centres may typically drive shoplifting, the 50% increase in this category suggests other factors at play, such as the timing of local events or changes in enforcement. Similarly, the 200% surge in criminal damage and arson may be tied to the holiday season's impact on property security, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than national averages. The area's built-up character, combined with its relatively small population, likely contributes to the low crime levels, even as specific categories see monthly variations.

The most striking shift in December 2024 was the 200% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from one to three incidents. This spike may partly explain the broader uptick in property-related crimes, though the overall category remains significantly below the UK average. Concurrently, shoplifting rose by 50%, from two to three cases, a trend that could be linked to the Christmas shopping season. In contrast, other theft and anti-social behaviour both declined, with the latter falling by 40%—a drop that may reflect the impact of seasonal events such as local festivals or community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences also increased by 33.3%, though they remain 61% below the UK average. For residents, the monthly exposure rate of 1 in 421 residents provides a tangible metric of the area's relative safety, even as specific crime types fluctuate with the season.

Bollington's crime rate in December 2024 fell by 5.2% compared to November, declining from 2.5 to 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This slight decrease aligns with the broader trend observed in the built-up area, where crime rates have remained consistently low relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in December, a figure that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, reflects the small population of 8,003 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 421 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Bollington well below the national average. This statistic, when contextualised, highlights the relatively low frequency of crime in the area despite the seasonal fluctuations typical of December. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that the crime rate remains a manageable concern for local residents, with no single category dominating the overall tally to an extent that would suggest systemic issues.