Bolton-le-Sands Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bolton-le-Sands recorded a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, a figure that is 76% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively safe environment compared to the national picture, where crime rates are significantly higher. The most common crimes reported were shoplifting (23.1% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (23.1%), and vehicle crime (15.4%). These figures suggest a balance between property-related and violent crime, though neither category comes close to the UK averages for their respective categories. Shoplifting, for instance, occurred at a rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents, 17% below the UK average, while violent crime was 85% below the national rate. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter holidays and the transition to spring—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns. Increased outdoor activity during this time may have contributed to a higher incidence of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, though these remain low in absolute terms. The area’s rural or semi-rural character, combined with its small population of 7,334 residents, may also contribute to its low crime rates, as such environments often experience fewer opportunities for crime compared to densely populated urban areas. This data aligns with broader trends observed in similar regions, where geographic isolation and limited commercial activity can reduce crime opportunities. However, the slight increase in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlights the need for continued monitoring, particularly as seasonal patterns evolve.

April 2023 saw a marked 57.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, with reported cases dropping from seven to three. This decline aligns with the Easter holiday period, which may have reduced opportunities for such crimes in the local area. Conversely, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson each increased by 100%, rising from one to two incidents. These increases could reflect seasonal shifts in outdoor activity or the impact of spring weather on community interactions. Shoplifting, a common crime type, fell by 25% from four to three incidents, suggesting potential improvements in retail security measures or a reduction in foot traffic during the Easter break. Violent crime in Bolton-le-Sands remains 85% below the UK average, with only 0.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently lower risk profile for violent offences, a trend that may be reinforced by its rural character and smaller population.

Bolton-le-Sands recorded a crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, a 35.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with broader seasonal trends observed in similar rural and semi-rural areas during spring. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 564 residents—a figure that, while low, underscores the area’s relatively sparse population density and possibly its geographic isolation from high-crime urban centres. Daily crime statistics show an average of 0.43 crimes per day in April, a figure that, when contextualised against the local population, suggests a consistently low level of criminal activity. This monthly exposure rate of 1-in-564 residents is significantly lower than the UK average, which would see a far higher frequency of crime per capita. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even small fluctuations in crime numbers are proportionally less impactful in Bolton-le-Sands, where the community’s size and structure may contribute to a more stable, low-crime environment.