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

Bolton-le-Sands’ crime rate in November 2024 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.6% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This figure, though modest, reflects a broader pattern of lower crime prevalence in the area compared to national trends. The breakdown of crimes reveals anti-social behaviour and violence as the most common categories, each accounting for 29.2% of total incidents. These rates are below UK averages, with anti-social behaviour at 1.0 per 1,000 (10% below the UK’s 1.1 per 1,000) and violence and sexual offences at 1.0 per 1,000 (61% below the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000). This contrast may be influenced by the area’s smaller, more tightly knit community structure, which often correlates with lower levels of violent crime. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: the timing of November—marked by Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping—likely contributed to fluctuations in specific crime types. While overall crime remains low, the sharp rise in other theft and public order offences suggests that localised factors, such as increased foot traffic or changes in social activity, may be driving these trends. Residents should consider these seasonal dynamics when assessing personal safety, particularly in areas with higher retail presence or public events.

November 2024 saw a 400% increase in other theft, rising from one to five incidents—a stark shift that may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday or increased targeting of unsecured property. Public order offences also doubled, with two incidents reported, potentially linked to the shorter evenings and increased social gatherings around Bonfire Night. Despite these increases, the area’s violent crime rate remains 61% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Bolton-le-Sands’ generally low levels of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour, while down by 22.2% from nine to seven cases, still constitutes nearly a third of all reported crimes, suggesting that community-focused policing efforts may be contributing to gradual reductions. Residents should remain vigilant around high-traffic areas during late evenings, given the surge in theft and public order incidents.

Bolton-le-Sands’ crime rate in November 2024 (3.3 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 4.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000, indicating a slight but sustained reduction in overall criminal activity. Daily crime context shows one reported crime occurred for roughly every 306 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the population of 7,334, this translates to a monthly exposure of 1-in-306 residents, a statistic that may reassure residents of the area’s safety profile. However, the distribution of crime types reveals nuances: while anti-social behaviour and violence remain the most common categories, their rates are significantly below UK averages. This contrast highlights the unique characteristics of Bolton-le-Sands, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced violent incidents. The decline in criminal damage and arson by 50% further suggests that seasonal factors, such as the end of Bonfire Night, may have influenced local crime patterns.