Bolton-le-Sands Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In Bolton-le-Sands, the balance between property and violent crime in August 2024 reveals a marked shift in the local crime profile. For the first time this year, violent crimes (10) outnumbered property crimes (6), with the former accounting for 43.5% of all recorded incidents. This shift contrasts with the usual dominance of property-related offences in smaller built-up areas, suggesting potential seasonal influences or changes in local dynamics. The overall crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents places the area 62.2% below the UK average (8.2 per 1,000), a gap that reflects both the area’s lower population density and possibly stronger community-based crime prevention mechanisms. The breakdown of crime types highlights violence and sexual offences as the most prevalent category, though even these remain 48% below the UK average. This could be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up part of Lancaster, where proximity to urban services and lower levels of deprivation may reduce certain types of crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was also significantly below the UK average, reinforcing the idea that local factors—such as effective policing or community engagement—play a role in maintaining lower rates. Seasonal context adds another layer: August, as a peak holiday month, may temporarily elevate certain types of crime, such as vehicle crime or criminal damage, while also increasing the presence of transient populations that could influence crime patterns. However, the overall stability in the area’s crime rate, despite these shifts, suggests that underlying trends remain resilient to short-term fluctuations.

August 2024 saw notable month-on-month increases in three categories: drugs (+100%), vehicle crime (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+50%). These shifts suggest a temporary uptick in specific types of criminal activity, though none of these increases reached levels comparable to the UK average. The balance of crime types also shifted significantly, with violent crimes (10) accounting for 43.5% of total incidents—outpacing property crimes (6) for the first time this year. This dominance of violent offences, despite remaining 48% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, may indicate seasonal pressures such as increased social interaction during the holiday period. Residents should note that anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 44% below the UK average, suggesting that local community or policing efforts may be effectively mitigating such disturbances.

Bolton-le-Sands’ crime rate in August 2024 (3.1 per 1,000 residents) represents a 4.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This slight rise, though modest, aligns with the local seasonal rhythm of August as a peak holiday month, which may temporarily disrupt routine patterns and increase transient activity in the area. On a daily basis, the 23 crimes reported over 31 days equate to approximately one crime per day, a figure that reflects the built-up nature of Bolton-le-Sands but remains lower than the UK average. Monthly exposure shows that, over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 319 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in the area, even as the population-scaled perspective highlights the manageable risk for residents. While the increase from July is statistically significant, the overall rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community cohesion, policing presence, or socioeconomic stability—continue to exert a strong influence on crime dynamics.