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

Violence and sexual offences dominated Bolton-le-Sands' crime profile in July 2024, accounting for nearly half (45.5%) of the 22 total reported crimes. This category, while rising by 100% from June's five incidents to ten in July, remains 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000—64.3% below the UK's 8.4—reflects a persistent safety advantage, though the summer season likely influenced patterns. Anti-social behaviour (22.7% of crimes) and criminal damage (9.1%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly below UK averages. July's peak season, with schools out and festivals in full swing, may have contributed to the rise in violent crime, as open-air events and increased foot traffic in public spaces create opportunities for such incidents. The area's low property crime rate (5 incidents, 22.7% of total) further contrasts with UK trends, where property crimes typically dominate. This suggests a community profile where public safety is prioritised through local initiatives or demographics that reduce property-targeted crime. The data aligns with Bolton-le-Sands' character as a smaller, built-up area within Lancaster, where social cohesion and lower population density may mitigate some crime risks, though the summer surge in violent incidents highlights the need for targeted policing during peak activity periods.

July 2024 saw a 100% surge in violence and sexual offences, rising from five to ten incidents—a category that already sits 51% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. This spike, coupled with a doubling of criminal damage and arson cases, suggests a shift in crime patterns during the summer peak. Anti-social behaviour, though down from June, remains a persistent issue, accounting for 22.7% of total crimes. Bolton-le-Sands' violent crime rate is 51% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour is 52% below, highlighting a consistent safety advantage in these categories. Residents may find the daily crime count of one incident useful for context, though the area's overall safety profile remains strong compared to national benchmarks.

Bolton-le-Sands' crime rate in July 2024 rose to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 57.1% increase from the previous month's 1.9 per 1,000. This represents a local uptick but remains starkly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day in July, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 333 residents. This low frequency underscores the area's relative safety despite the month-on-month rise. When scaled to the population of 7,334, the 22 total crimes recorded mean that each resident faces a 0.3% chance of being directly involved in a crime over the course of the month. The increase from June is notable but does not yet suggest a trend, as July's seasonal dynamics—school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism—may have temporarily elevated activity in public spaces.