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

Bolton-le-Sands’ crime rate in October 2024 was 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 58% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) dominated the monthly breakdown, accounting for 36% of all crimes, followed by violence and sexual offences (8 incidents, 32%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up zone within Lancaster, where community policing and local engagement may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors likely influenced patterns, as clocks going back and darker evenings may have amplified anti-social behaviour and Halloween-related incidents. The UK average for anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000) shows Bolton-le-Sands’ rate is still 7% below, suggesting effective local measures. Violence and sexual offences in the area (1.1 per 1,000) are 59% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), indicating a safer environment for residents. Property crimes, though lower than violent offences, remained proportionally modest, with burglary and criminal damage both rising from zero to 2 incidents. These shifts may reflect transient factors, such as increased foot traffic during seasonal events or changes in local activity patterns.

October 2024 saw a 200% surge in anti-social behaviour, rising from 3 to 9 incidents. This category, though increasing, still sits 7% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. Bicycle theft also doubled, reaching 1 incident—a rate 25% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This spike may reflect increased cycling during darker evenings or seasonal events like Halloween. Meanwhile, violent crimes (8 incidents) accounted for 32% of total crimes, slightly shifting the balance toward violent offences compared to property crimes (6 incidents). Burglary and criminal damage both saw 100% increases from zero to 2 incidents, though these rates remain below UK averages. These trends highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local crime patterns.

Bolton-le-Sands recorded 25 total crimes in October 2024, translating to 1 crime per day on average. This daily rate is lower than the previous month’s figure of 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, reflecting a 78.5% increase in the overall crime rate. However, the monthly exposure statistic—1 reported crime for every 293 residents—places residents in a position where they are less likely to encounter crime compared to the UK average. With a population of 7,334, this suggests that crime remains relatively rare in the area. The shift from September to October highlights seasonal fluctuations, as darker evenings and Halloween events may have influenced crime patterns. While the increase in overall crime rate is notable, the per-capita context shows that residents still experience crime at a significantly lower frequency than the UK average, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively safe built-up zone within Lancaster.