Bollington Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bollington's crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 52.6% of the 19 total reported crimes. This category alone contributes 1.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, 48% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. The overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents places Bollington 66.2% below the national average of 7.1, a disparity consistent with the area's relatively low population density and limited urban infrastructure. Seasonal factors likely play a role in the crime pattern, with January's short days and reduced retail activity aligning with lower outdoor crime rates typically seen in post-holiday periods. Property crimes, though fewer in number (6 incidents), remain a concern with vehicle crime and other theft making up 15.8% of the total. The absence of major commercial hubs or densely populated housing developments may contribute to the area's subdued property crime levels, though the 200% increase in 'other theft' incidents compared to December suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns. The low prevalence of anti-social behaviour (5.3% of total crimes) further underscores Bollington's comparatively tranquil environment, though the 90% gap between local and UK averages for this category raises questions about local enforcement practices or community engagement. As a built-up area within Cheshire East, Bollington's crime profile reflects a balance between rural tranquility and the modest infrastructure of a commuter suburb, with violent crime emerging as the most persistent challenge.

January 2025 saw a 200% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This spike, coupled with a 100% rise in vehicle crime (from 0 to 3) and a 100% increase in 'other crime' reports, highlights a notable shift in criminal activity. While anti-social behaviour cases dropped by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), the overall violent crime rate remained stable, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 52.6% of all reported crimes. This dominance of violent crime is 48% below the UK average, a figure that may be partly explained by Bollington's lower population density and limited nightlife. The vehicle crime rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents, though 2% below the UK average, suggests targeted opportunities in local parking areas. Residents may find the 15.8% share of property crimes (6 incidents) relevant, particularly given the 100% increase in vehicle-related offences. The 90% gap between Bollington's anti-social behaviour rate (0.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (1.0 per 1,000) indicates a possible focus on community policing or effective local deterrents. These trends, while not fully explained by available data, provide a snapshot of the area's unique crime dynamics.

Bollington's crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2025 remained unchanged from December 2024, maintaining a consistent level of reported crime. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately one crime occurring in the built-up area every 31 days, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 421 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, offers context for local residents: if all 8,003 residents were to experience the same risk, only about 19 individuals would face a reported crime during January. When compared to the UK average, Bollington's figures are strikingly low, with violent crime rates 48% below national levels and anti-social behaviour incidents 90% below the UK average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's crime prevention efforts, whether through community engagement or infrastructure design, appear to create a protective effect against certain crime types. However, the 200% increase in 'other theft' and the 100% rise in vehicle crime suggest vulnerabilities that may require targeted intervention. These statistics, when contextualised against Bollington's demographic profile as a commuter suburb, illustrate a combination of local characteristics and crime patterns that warrants further analysis.