Bollington Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

May 2024 saw a stark contrast in Bollington's crime profile compared to the UK average, with the area recording a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—64.3% below the national average of 8.4 per 1,000. While overall crime remained low, the month revealed troubling spikes in specific categories that demand attention. Violence and sexual offences. from April, still accounted for 41.7% of all reported crimes, a figure that reflects the area’s ongoing challenges with interpersonal conflict. Public order offences, however, surged by 200% month-on-month, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This jump aligns with seasonal patterns typical of May, when longer evenings and bank holidays often lead to increased outdoor socialising and drinking in local public spaces. The seasonal context likely contributes to this shift, as Bollington’s built-up area, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, may see heightened activity around pubs and community hubs. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, though it remains significantly below the UK average. The low property crime rate—just 5 incidents in total—suggests that Bollington’s relatively small population and lower density may deter theft and burglary compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in public order crimes warrants closer scrutiny, as it indicates a potential need for targeted interventions during peak social hours.

The most alarming trend in May 2024 was the 200% increase in public order offences, which rose from 2 to 6 incidents. This surge, while still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, highlights a significant shift in the crime mix, with public order now accounting for 25% of all reported crimes. Residents should be particularly aware of this uptick, as it may signal rising tensions in local areas with higher foot traffic during evening hours. Concurrently, vehicle crime saw a 100% increase, with one incident reported—though this remains well below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. The drop in other theft by 66.7% (from 3 to 1 incident) suggests a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes, though this category still lags far behind the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, while down from April, remain a major concern, comprising over 40% of total crimes. This category is 54% below the UK average, but the absolute number of incidents (10) still represents a significant proportion of the area’s limited population. The crime mix in Bollington thus continues to skew heavily towards interpersonal and public order issues, rather than property-related crimes, a pattern consistent with its character as a smaller, built-up area within a rural district.

Bollington’s crime rate in May 2024 fell to 3.0 per 1,000, an 11.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, underscores the area’s consistently low crime levels relative to the UK. On a daily basis, 24 crimes were reported over 31 days, equating to roughly one crime per day—a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by Bollington’s small population of 8,003. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 333 residents, a statistic that illustrates the low probability of any individual being directly affected. This monthly exposure rate is far below the UK average, which is not provided here but is known to be significantly higher. When scaled to the local population, Bollington’s crime profile remains exceptionally safe compared to national benchmarks. However, the sharp rise in public order offences and the corresponding shift in crime mix must be considered in the context of local demographics and seasonal factors. The built-up nature of Bollington, combined with its proximity to rural areas, may create unique challenges in managing public spaces during periods of increased social activity, such as bank holidays and longer evenings in May.