Bollington Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington’s crime rate in December 2025 remained exceptionally low at 1.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 81.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This continued trend of safety aligns with the area’s character as a small built-up community within Cheshire East, where residential density and community cohesion likely contribute to lower crime levels. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 60% of all reported crimes, a category where Bollington’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 was 69% below the UK average. Public order offences, though less frequent, rose sharply in December, reflecting seasonal patterns linked to the holiday period. The low overall crime rate contrasts with national trends, suggesting that Bollington’s proximity to major transport links and its relatively compact urban layout may foster a safer environment. Seasonal factors, including Christmas shopping activity and extended evening darkness, may have influenced public order incidents, though the area’s low population density and strong local policing presence likely mitigate broader crime trends. The absence of significant property crime—only 2 incidents reported—further underscores the area’s safety profile compared to UK averages, where property crimes typically dominate. This data illustrates a community where proactive policing and demographic stability play a key role in maintaining low crime levels, even during periods of heightened social activity.

December 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with public order offences doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase—while vehicle crime also surged by 100% from zero to one. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, highlight the seasonal volatility of public order issues during the festive period. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 40%, from 10 to 6 incidents, a shift consistent with the holiday season’s impact on nightlife activity and community gatherings. Other theft fell by 50%, from two to one incident, though this may reflect temporary factors such as holiday-related reductions in retail activity rather than long-term trends. Bollington’s performance against UK averages was striking: violence and sexual offences were 69% below the UK rate, while public order offences remained 32% below the national average. Vehicle crime, though rare, was 73% below the UK average, suggesting that Bollington’s road infrastructure and parking patterns may reduce opportunities for such crimes. These figures illustrate how local conditions—such as the area’s compact layout and limited commercial zones—can shape crime patterns in ways that diverge from national norms. For residents, the data reinforces that while seasonal fluctuations occur, Bollington consistently maintains a crime rate far below the UK average.

Bollington’s December 2025 crime rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 22.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly paradoxical, aligns with the low total number of incidents reported (10 over 31 days). This daily rate underscores the rarity of crime in Bollington, where the likelihood of a resident encountering a crime over the course of the month was approximately 1 in 800. When contextualised against the area’s population of 8,003, this monthly exposure rate highlights the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures, including community policing and targeted interventions. The comparison to the previous month also reveals a consistent downward trend in violent crime, which fell by 40%, suggesting that factors such as increased police visibility during the festive period or community initiatives may have contributed to this reduction. While the UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, Bollington’s rate of 0.8 per 1,000 demonstrates a marked divergence from national trends, reinforcing the area’s reputation as a relatively safe environment. These figures, when viewed through the lens of population size and local context, illustrate how Bollington’s crime profile remains distinct from both its regional and national counterparts.