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

Bolton-le-Sands, a built-up area within Lancaster, recorded a crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2023, placing it 64.5% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35% of all crimes, with 7 incidents reported—a rate 64% below the UK average. This may reflect the area’s smaller population and the influence of seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring, which can affect public behaviour and the likelihood of certain crimes. Shoplifting emerged as a notable category, making up 20% of all crimes and 22% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be linked to the area’s retail activity, as high streets and local shops often attract shoplifters during periods of increased foot traffic. Other property crimes, such as vehicle crime and other theft, were consistently below the UK average, with vehicle crime 38% below and other theft 49% below. These figures suggest that while the area is not immune to property-related crimes, the frequency is significantly lower than national levels. The breakdown also revealed that less common crimes, such as criminal damage and arson, were 83% below the UK average, further reinforcing the area’s lower risk profile. This pattern may be influenced by the community’s size, the presence of local amenities that reduce opportunities for certain crimes, and the impact of seasonal changes, such as longer evenings in March, which could affect both public order and violent crime rates. Overall, the data illustrates a community with a crime profile that is lower than the national average, though it is not without its unique challenges, particularly in areas like retail crime.

March 2023 saw violence and sexual offences make up 35% of all crimes, a category that was 64% below the UK average. Shoplifting, however, was 22% above the UK rate, suggesting a potential seasonal influence as the area transitioned into spring. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with property crimes (10) accounting for 50% of the total, compared to 35% for violent crimes. This mix may reflect local factors, such as the area’s retail presence, which could drive shoplifting incidents. Shoplifting’s above-average rate contrasts with other property crimes, which were generally below the UK average—vehicle crime was 38% below, and other theft was 49% below. These variations illustrate how different crime types respond to local conditions and broader national trends.

Bolton-le-Sands recorded 20 crimes in March 2023, equating to 2.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—a rate 64.5% below the UK average of 7.6. This figure translates to one reported crime for every 367 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national standards. Daily, the area saw an average of one crime per day, a figure that aligns with its small population and low overall crime rate. When scaled to the population, the impact of these crimes is diluted, with each resident facing a significantly lower risk than the UK average. This context is critical for residents, as it highlights that while crimes do occur, their frequency is far below national levels, potentially reflecting the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly-knit community with fewer opportunities for certain types of crime.