Bollington Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bollington’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This continued trend of low crime reflects the area’s status as a small built-up community within Cheshire East, where the population of 8,003 is served by limited commercial and residential density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (28%), and other crime (8%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a largely rural commuter hub, where commercial activity is sparse and social interactions are concentrated in a few key locations. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced the distribution of crimes. For instance, the sharp rise in ‘other crime’ and ‘criminal damage and arson’ could be linked to unreported incidents or shifts in criminal behaviour during the month. Conversely, the decline in public order offences and burglary suggests that factors such as reduced foot traffic or heightened community awareness may have played a role. However, the absence of specific interventions or programmes in the data means these conclusions remain tentative. The area’s low crime rate, particularly compared to the UK average, underscores its status as a relatively safe environment, though residents should remain alert to emerging trends in categories like ‘other crime’ and ‘criminal damage and arson’.

May 2025 saw a 100% increase in both ‘other crime’ and ‘criminal damage and arson’, rising from 0 to 2 incidents each. This surge contrasts with a 66.7% decrease in public order offences and a 50% drop in burglary. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 36% of all crimes, but they were 61% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 37% below the national rate. The sharp rise in ‘other crime’—a category encompassing non-specific unlawful acts—may reflect underreporting or evolving criminal activity patterns. Residents should be vigilant in areas where such incidents occurred, though no specific locations are identified in the data. The decline in burglary and public order offences suggests possible seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during earlier evening hours, but this remains speculative. The data also reveals that shoplifting and public order offences were both 85% and 83% below the UK average, respectively, aligning with Bollington’s low-density environment and limited commercial presence.

Bollington’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 16.8% decrease from April’s 3.8 per 1,000. This decline underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile, which has remained well below the UK average for several years. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 31 days, a figure that translates to roughly one crime per 320 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure is significantly lower than the UK average, where one crime is reported for every 124 residents. The population context further highlights the disparity: Bollington’s small size and limited commercial density contribute to its sparse crime reporting. However, the sharp rise in ‘other crime’ and ‘criminal damage and arson’—both doubling from previous month figures—introduces a new dynamic. While the overall trend remains positive, these increases suggest that localized factors, such as seasonal social activity or unreported incidents, may be influencing crime patterns. The drop in public order offences and burglary aligns with typical May trends, as extended evenings and bank holidays may have shifted activity away from public spaces, though this remains speculative without further data.