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

Bolton-le-Sands, a built-up area within Lancaster, reported a crime rate of 1.0 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, placing it 88.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime. Property crimes accounted for 71.4% of all incidents (5 out of 7), with burglary making up 42.9% of total crimes. This aligns with patterns seen in small rural-adjacent communities, where property-focused offences often dominate due to lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and longer daylight hours — may partly explain the crime profile, as increased outdoor activity and tourism in nearby coastal areas could influence local dynamics. However, the absence of major retail or nightlife centres suggests that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing presence, may play a more direct role in maintaining low violent crime rates. Violent and sexual offences accounted for just 14.3% of incidents, significantly below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This highlights a marked divergence in crime patterns compared to larger urban centres, where violence tends to be more prevalent. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour, though minimal (14.3% of crimes), dropped sharply from 5 incidents in May to 1 in June, a trend that could reflect seasonal shifts in community activity or effective local interventions.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in June 2023 was a 100% increase in burglary, with 3 incidents reported compared to 0 in May. This surge, though still low in absolute terms, may signal heightened vulnerability during summer months when homes are more likely to be unoccupied. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson also doubled, rising from 1 to 2 incidents — a trend that could be linked to seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity or maintenance work in local properties. In contrast, anti-social behaviour and violence both declined sharply: anti-social behaviour dropped by 80% (from 5 to 1), and violent offences fell by 50% (from 2 to 1). These decreases, particularly in violence, are notable given the UK average for violent crime is 2.9 per 1,000, whereas Bolton-le-Sands reported just 0.1 per 1,000 in June. This suggests the area may have a lower prevalence of conflict-driven crime compared to national trends. Burglary, at 0.4 per 1,000, is 25% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 — a discrepancy that could reflect local conditions such as the presence of older housing stock or temporary occupancy patterns. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it highlights a potential vulnerability in property security during summer months.

Bolton-le-Sands’ crime rate in June 2023 (1.0 per 1,000 residents) marked a 42.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000, a drop that translates to approximately 0.2 fewer crimes per 1,000 residents over the course of the month. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 0 crimes per day — a figure that, while statistically low, illustrates the area’s minimal exposure to criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 7,334 residents, the monthly exposure means that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 1,048 residents — a ratio that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average. This suggests that residents in Bolton-le-Sands face significantly lower odds of being directly affected by crime than the national average. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the area’s unique position within the UK’s crime profile: while burglary rates are slightly above the UK average, the overall crime rate remains dramatically lower. This could be attributed to the area’s character as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community where local initiatives or social cohesion may contribute to crime prevention. The combination of low population density and minimal commercial activity likely reduces opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly those driven by transient populations or high-traffic environments.