Bollington Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures highlights the area's relative safety, though specific crime type patterns reveal nuanced insights. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of total crimes, a share significantly lower than the UK average where these offences make up 48% of all reported crimes. The most surprising finding was the 100% increase in shoplifting, which rose from zero to four incidents—a sharp reversal of July's figures. This spike, combined with a 100% rise in bicycle theft and drug-related crimes, suggests emerging local dynamics. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may have influenced these trends, with increased tourism and empty homes potentially contributing to shoplifting opportunities. However, the drop in violent crime by 14.3% and the continued below-average rates for public order offences (14% below UK levels) indicate effective community policing and management of public spaces. While the overall crime rate remains low, the sudden rise in property-related crimes warrants further observation, particularly as bicycle theft now exceeds the UK average by 329%. These patterns reflect a combination of seasonal factors, local demographics, and the built-up area's unique characteristics, which differ from both larger urban centres and more rural regions.

August 2025 saw three crime types surge by 100% compared to July: shoplifting, bicycle theft, and drugs. This spike in shoplifting—rising from zero to four incidents—contrasts sharply with the 14.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 14 to 12. The drug-related crime increase, though small in absolute terms, highlights an emerging local trend, as Bollington's rate is 48% above the UK average for this category. Bicycle theft, now at 0.3 per 1,000, is 329% above the national average, suggesting a possible link to increased cycling during warmer weather. Public order offences remained below the UK average by 14%, indicating effective community policing in maintaining public spaces. These shifts in crime mix—property crimes rising while violent crimes fell—reflect seasonal patterns, with August's tourism and empty homes potentially influencing shoplifting rates despite the overall decline in crime.

Bollington's crime rate in August 2025 dropped by 17.6% compared to July, reflecting a continued downward trend. The monthly exposure figure shows one crime for every 286 residents, a statistic that contextualises the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime counts averaged 1 incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the town's overall safety profile. When compared to the UK average, Bollington's crime rate remains 56.8% below the national figure, underscoring its relative safety. This contrast is particularly striking in categories like violence and sexual offences, where local rates are 48% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that even with the 100% increases in shoplifting and bicycle theft, these incidents remain rare in a community of 8,003 residents. The low daily crime count suggests that most residents experience minimal direct exposure to crime, reinforcing the area's reputation as a safer place compared to larger urban centres.