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

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 42.9% of all crimes in Bolton-le-Sands in September 2024, yet this category remains 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 residents. The area’s overall crime rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents places it 75.3% below the national average of 7.7, a disparity consistent with the region’s character as a low-density built-up area with limited urban infrastructure. Property crimes, though minimal (2 reported), were the least common category, reflecting the area’s lower retail and commercial activity compared to major urban centres. The breakdown shows anti-social behaviour (21.4% share) and violence (42.9% share) dominating the crime profile, a pattern often seen in smaller communities where interpersonal disputes are more likely to escalate into formal reports. Seasonal factors in September—such as the start of the academic year and shorter evenings—likely influence crime dynamics, with reduced foot traffic in public spaces potentially contributing to the relatively low property crime rate. However, the area’s low population density (7,334 residents) and rural proximity may also limit opportunities for certain types of crime, particularly vehicle-related offences. While the overall rate remains stable, the dominance of violent crimes suggests a need for targeted community engagement strategies to address underlying social tensions.

September 2024 saw a 40% decrease in violence and sexual offences compared to August, with incidents falling from 10 to 6. This decline contrasts with a 100% increase in burglary, public order offences, and ‘other crime’ categories, which rose from zero to two incidents each. The spike in burglary, though still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, may reflect seasonal shifts in property security practices as households prepare for winter. Anti-social behaviour, which fell by 50% month-on-month, remained 66% below the UK average, indicating that local community cohesion efforts may be having a measurable impact. The absence of drug-related crimes in September (1 incident) compared to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000 highlights a persistent gap in this category, linked to the area’s limited nightlife and lower youth population density. For residents, the daily crime rate of approximately zero incidents per day underscores the area’s overall safety, though the 100% increase in certain categories warrants continued monitoring.

The crime rate in Bolton-le-Sands dropped by 39.2% from August’s 3.1 per 1,000 to 1.9 per 1,000 in September, a decline consistent with seasonal patterns in low-density areas where crime tends to fluctuate with population movement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 524 residents—a figure that, while technically a monthly aggregate, illustrates the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to daily crime counts, the area experienced approximately 0 crimes per day, a statistic that may reassure residents but also reflects the challenges of collecting data in sparsely populated zones. The population context—7,334 residents—means that each resident faces a crime risk of 0.0019 per month, significantly lower than the UK average of 0.0077. This disparity aligns with the area’s geographical profile as a peripheral built-up area within Lancaster, where crime prevention resources may be more concentrated than in larger urban centres. The monthly exposure metric, while not a direct measure of personal safety, provides a useful benchmark for local authorities assessing the effectiveness of existing crime reduction initiatives.