Bollington Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 50.6% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, which reflects a stable rate compared to March 2025, highlights the area's consistently lower crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.7% of all incidents (11 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.3%, 7 cases). These patterns may be influenced by the area's character as a built-up district within Cheshire East, where community policing efforts and lower population density likely contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. The seasonal context of April—marked by the Easter period and spring weather—may have impacted crime trends, with increased outdoor activity influencing both anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While violent crimes remained the most common category, property crimes accounted for a smaller proportion (26.7%) compared to the UK average, suggesting a possible shift in crime dynamics. This data illustrates a broader trend of lower violent crime rates in Bollington, with the area's rate for violence and sexual offences 46% below the UK average. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further reinforce the area's distinct crime profile, which appears to be shaped by its geographical and demographic characteristics. These findings, when contextualised within the broader UK crime picture, underscore Bollington's position as a relatively safe built-up area with crime patterns that differ significantly from national averages.

April 2025 saw a 250% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 2 to 7 incidents. This spike may partly explain the shift in crime mix, with property crimes now accounting for only 26.7% of total crimes compared to 36.7% for violent crimes. Other theft also rose by 200%, increasing from 1 to 3 incidents, while drugs-related crimes doubled from 0 to 1. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 75% (from 4 to 1), and shoplifting dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). Violence and sexual offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, remain 46% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. These fluctuations suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with Easter-related activity potentially influencing anti-social behaviour trends.

Bollington's crime rate remained stable at 3.8 per 1,000 residents in April 2025, matching the same figure recorded in March 2025. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall crime patterns during the month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 267 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban areas. When considering the population-scaled perspective, Bollington's 8,003 residents saw a total of 30 crimes, translating to a rate that is 50.6% below the UK average. This disparity highlights the area's unique characteristics, possibly linked to its smaller population and lower population density, which may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.