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

In December 2025, Bolton-le-Sands maintained a crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents, 68.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure translates to an everyday risk of encountering crime at a rate significantly lower than the national norm, with most residents unlikely to experience criminal activity during the month. The crime profile reveals a mix of violent and property-related incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.0%) and other theft (12.5%). This distribution suggests that interpersonal conflicts and minor disturbances remain the most pressing concerns, though they are far less frequent than in other parts of the UK. The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, Christmas shopping, and holiday parties—may have influenced crime patterns. For instance, the relatively low level of violent crime could reflect the impact of seasonal traditions that encourage community cohesion, while the absence of large-scale retail events may have limited opportunities for theft. However, the slight increase in vehicle crime and public order offences highlights the need for vigilance in areas where vehicles are left unattended or where public gatherings occur. These patterns are consistent with Bolton-le-Sands’ character as a small built-up area within Lancaster, where the density of population and the presence of local amenities may contribute to both the low overall crime rate and the specific types of incidents that occur.

December 2025 saw a sharp 64.7% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 17 to 6 incidents. This reduction, despite the festive season’s usual pressures, may partly explain the area’s continued safety. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 20%, from five to four incidents, suggesting potential effectiveness in local community initiatives. However, vehicle crime and public order offences both doubled, rising from zero to one and one to two respectively. These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight the need for targeted measures in areas where vehicles are parked or where public gatherings occur. Violence and sexual offences in Bolton-le-Sands remain 69% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a gap that underscores the area’s comparative security. Residents may find the 68.6% overall reduction from the UK average particularly reassuring, even as smaller shifts in specific categories warrant attention.

Bolton-le-Sands’ December 2025 crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents marks a 48.5% drop from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000. This decline translates to one reported crime for every 458 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the rarity of incidents within the local population. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during December, a rate that remains consistently low compared to national benchmarks. While this monthly exposure is a useful metric for residents, such figures do not account for variations in reporting patterns or the transient nature of some offences. The population context further reinforces the area’s relative safety: with 7,334 residents, the low crime numbers suggest that most individuals are unlikely to encounter criminal activity in their daily lives. This consistency with historical trends indicates that local factors—such as community engagement or policing strategies—may contribute to the sustained low levels of crime.