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

For residents of Bolton-le-Sands, the December 2023 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents translates to a very low personal risk, with each individual facing a 0.015% chance of being directly affected by crime. This rate is 79.2% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores the area’s status as one of the safest in the country. The most common crimes reported in December were anti-social behaviour (27.3% of all incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (18.2%) and burglary (18.2%). These figures align with the area’s characteristics as a compact built-up zone within Lancaster, where limited commercial activity and residential density likely reduce opportunities for major crimes. Seasonal factors may have influenced the crime profile: the Christmas shopping period and dark evenings could have contributed to the small increase in shoplifting and public order offences, while the absence of large-scale events may have limited opportunities for more serious crimes. The overall picture illustrates a community where crime remains rare, with the majority of incidents involving low-level disruptions rather than violent or property crimes. This is consistent with the area’s rural-adjacent setting, where social cohesion and smaller population size often correlate with lower crime rates.

December 2023 saw specific shifts in crime patterns, with three categories—other theft, shoplifting, and public order offences—each increasing by 100% compared to November, all rising from zero to one incident. This uptick may partly reflect the seasonal context of Christmas shopping and extended evening darkness, which can heighten opportunities for minor crimes. Conversely, anti-social behaviour decreased by 40%, from five to three incidents, suggesting a possible reduction in community tensions or altered social rhythms during the month. Bolton-le-Sands’ anti-social behaviour rate of 0.4 per 1,000 is 57% below the UK average of 0.9 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low levels of disruptive activity. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the absence of major violent or property crimes, with violent offences at 0.3 per 1,000 and burglary at 0.3 per 1,000, both significantly below national benchmarks.

Bolton-le-Sands' December 2023 crime rate of 1.5 per 1,000 residents stands 22.0% higher than the previous month’s 1.2 per 1,000, reflecting a modest upward trend. While this increase is notable, the daily crime context remains exceptionally low: over 31 days, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,334, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 667 residents, a statistic that positions Bolton-le-Sands as one of the safest areas in the UK. This is particularly striking when considering the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000, a rate nearly five times higher. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, for residents, the likelihood of encountering crime is minimal, even with the month-on-month increase. Local factors such as the area’s compact size, limited commercial activity, and seasonal dynamics likely contribute to this sustained low-risk environment.