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

In January 2024, Bolton-le-Sands recorded 19 crimes across a population of 7,334, equating to a crime rate of 2.6 per 1,000. This figure is 64.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s generally low crime profile. The breakdown reveals anti-social behaviour as the most prevalent category, accounting for 36.8% of all incidents (7 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (21.1%, 4 cases) and other theft (10.5%, 2 cases). Seasonal factors likely play a role in these patterns: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may have contributed to the dominance of anti-social behaviour and the relatively low incidence of shoplifting or public order offences typically linked to festive periods. The area’s built-up nature within Lancaster, likely characterised by a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may explain the focus on anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes. However, the absence of significant spikes in violent crime suggests a stable community environment, though the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour warrants closer monitoring. The UK comparison highlights a stark contrast with national trends, particularly in categories like burglary and theft, where Bolton-le-Sands rates are 17% and 82% below the UK average, respectively. These figures may reflect the area’s smaller scale, lower population density, or effective local policing strategies.

January 2024 saw a 133.3% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 7 incidents—a stark jump that may reflect post-holiday tensions or increased social activity in the built-up area. Possession of weapons also rose by 100%, marking a first report in the month. Other theft, doubling from 1 to 2 incidents, suggests a minor but notable shift in property-related crime. Violence and sexual offences remained 77% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s generally lower violent crime profile. Anti-social behaviour’s rate of 1.0 per 1,000 matched the UK average, though this figure is 1% above the national benchmark, hinting at localised pressures. These shifts, while not overwhelming, warrant attention to emerging patterns.

Bolton-le-Sands recorded 19 crimes in January 2024, translating to a daily average of one reported crime per day. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 386 residents—a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents for the area’s population of 7,334. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to UK averages, reflects a 72.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 1.5 per 1,000. The population-scaled perspective highlights the relatively small number of incidents, though the upward trend from December suggests a shift in local dynamics. The daily crime count, though modest, may signal heightened activity in specific areas or times, though no definitive patterns emerge from the data. This local context is critical for residents and authorities to understand the balance between low overall numbers and the month-on-month volatility.