Bollington Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bollington, 3.6 crimes were reported in June 2024—nearly half the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of approximately 1 in 276 residents encountering a crime over the course of the month. While the overall rate remains well below national levels, the composition of crime in Bollington reveals a distinct pattern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 51.7% of all incidents, significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000). This may partly explain the area’s relatively high proportion of violent crime, consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area within Cheshire East, where community interactions and local services could influence such incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed with 10.3% of total crimes, also far below the UK average (1.4 per 1,000). The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have contributed to increased public activity, affecting crime dynamics. However, property crimes such as burglary and vehicle theft remained sparse, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (UK avg: 0.3), suggesting that Bollington’s built-up nature may offer some inherent security against such offences. These figures collectively illustrate an area where violent crime dominates but overall safety remains markedly better than the national average.

June saw a notable 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 1 to 2 incidents—a sharp upward trend that warrants attention. Shoplifting and drug-related crimes also emerged for the first time this month, each recorded once, indicating a shift in crime patterns that could reflect seasonal changes or local factors. Meanwhile, public order offences fell by two-thirds compared to the previous month, dropping from 6 to 2. This decline may be linked to the transition into summer, when community engagement and local policing efforts could temporarily suppress such incidents. Violent crime remains the most significant concern, with 15 cases reported—31% below the UK average for this category. This contrast with national trends suggests Bollington’s unique demographic or geographic factors, tied to its role as a built-up area within Cheshire East. For residents, the most concrete takeaway is the doubling of burglary cases: a 100% rise from May to June underscores the need for heightened vigilance in securing properties during the warmer months.

Bollington’s crime rate in June 2024 rose 20.7% compared to May’s 3.0 per 1,000, marking a slight upward trend. However, this remains 56.1% below the UK average, highlighting the area’s continued safety relative to the rest of the country. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 8,003 residents. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 276 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low likelihood of encountering crime in Bollington. When compared to the previous month, the increase in burglary and new categories like shoplifting and drug-related offences suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic or warmer weather. Despite these changes, the overall rate remains well within the bounds of a built-up area’s typical profile, where community policing and local infrastructure may contribute to sustained safety. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that even with the recent rise, Bollington’s residents face a far lower risk of crime than the UK average, a contrast that persists despite the month-on-month increase.