Bollington Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a striking contrast to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences occurring at 1.6 per 1,000 residents—41% below the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This anomaly, alongside a broader 51.3% deficit in overall crime (3.8 per 1,000 vs the UK's 7.8 per 1,000), suggests a combination of local factors. The town's crime mix leans heavily towards violent crime, with 43.3% of reported incidents falling into this category, compared to 39.4% nationally. Property crimes, at 12 total cases, account for 13.3% of all crimes, a proportion consistent with UK patterns but skewed by the dominance of violent crime. Seasonal shifts in March—lengthening evenings and the clocks' forward change—may have influenced patterns, though the absence of major seasonal events in Bollington means these effects are likely muted. The area's low crime rate could reflect its character as a small built-up area within Cheshire East, where community cohesion and limited nightlife may contribute to lower violent crime. However, the 28% spike in vehicle crime compared to the UK average (0.5 vs 0.4 per 1,000) hints at unmet needs in vehicle security or a concentration of parked vehicles in specific areas.

March 2025 saw a 100.0% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may signal early signs of seasonal social activity as evenings lengthen. Burglary also doubled from 1 to 2 cases, a shift that could reflect heightened awareness or targeted activity in specific properties. Shoplifting, previously absent, emerged with 2 incidents—a 100.0% increase—raising questions about retail vulnerabilities in the area. While violent crime remains the most common category, its rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 41% below the UK average, a gap that contrasts with vehicle crime's 28% surplus. This divergence highlights Bollington's unique profile, where property crimes are relatively underrepresented compared to the national mix. For residents, the daily crime count of 1 incident per day offers a tangible benchmark for local safety, though this figure is contextually low compared to larger urban areas. The 76% deficit in anti-social behaviour (0.3 vs 1.2 per 1,000 nationally) suggests that community norms or policing strategies may be effectively curbing disruptive conduct.

Bollington's March 2025 crime rate (3.8 per 1,000) marks a 100.5% increase from February's 1.9 per 1,000, a jump that translates to 30 total crimes compared to 15 in the previous month. Over the course of March, this equates to one reported crime for every 267 residents, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area's low-crime environment. Daily, the town saw approximately one crime per day, a rate that places it firmly in the safer end of the UK spectrum. When scaled to population, the 3.8 per 1,000 rate means that, on average, a resident has a 1-in-263 chance of being directly involved in a crime during March. This is lower than the UK's 1-in-128 average, underscoring Bollington's relative safety. The 51.3% deficit compared to the national average is particularly pronounced given the UK's overall higher crime rate, which is influenced by densely populated urban areas. However, Bollington's small population (8,003) means that even modest absolute numbers can create stark statistical differences. For example, the 2 anti-social behaviour incidents in March represent a 100% increase from February but remain far below the UK's 1.2 per 1,000 average. This context helps frame the monthly changes as part of a broader pattern rather than isolated spikes.