Bolton-le-Sands Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In August 2025, Bolton-le-Sands recorded a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1. This stark contrast highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, though the month saw a shift in the balance between violent and property crime. Violent crimes, including violence and sexual offences, accounted for 50% of all recorded offences, significantly outpacing property crimes (6 incidents, or 21.4% of the total). This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by August’s peak holiday season, which often brings increased foot traffic, temporary displacement of residents, and heightened social interactions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, rose sharply compared to previous months, possibly reflecting the area’s reliance on tourism during the summer. Despite the increase in violent crime, the area remains safer than the UK average, with shoplifting and public order offences both well below national benchmarks. The low rate of burglary, despite August’s seasonal risk factors, may indicate effective local deterrents or community vigilance. These patterns suggest a combination of seasonal dynamics and local characteristics that shape Bolton-le-Sands’ crime picture, even as the overall rate remains firmly in the lower quartile of UK statistics.

August 2025 saw a 100% increase in burglary, anti-social behaviour, and other crime compared to July, while other theft fell by 50%. Violent crimes, which accounted for 50% of all offences, remained 34% below the UK average. This shift in crime mix—violent crimes outweighing property crimes—suggests a possible seasonal influence, with August’s peak holiday period potentially increasing opportunities for interpersonal disputes or unattended properties. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply, may indicate heightened social activity in public spaces during the summer months. Shoplifting and public order offences were both 52% and 83% below UK averages, respectively, reinforcing the area’s generally low-risk character for non-violent crime.

Bolton-le-Sands' crime rate rose 16.8% in August 2025, moving from 3.3 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains 53.1% below the UK average. Daily crime figures show roughly one reported crime per day in the built-up area, a rate that aligns with the area’s overall low-risk profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 262 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in human terms. With a population of 7,334, the rate remains far below the UK norm, suggesting that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—are likely sustaining this gap. The rise in August, however, may reflect seasonal shifts, particularly the peak holiday period, which could temporarily disrupt usual patterns of activity and supervision.