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

Bolton-le-Sands, a built-up area within Lancaster, reported a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, placing it 55.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This marked contrast to the national picture underscores the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its relatively small population and possibly its geographic and social characteristics. The most prevalent crime type was anti-social behaviour, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (27.3%) and burglary (9.1%). These figures suggest a focus on disorder-related offences rather than property or violent crime, which may reflect the area’s urban density and local dynamics. Seasonal factors appear to play a role, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—typically sees a reduction in crime, particularly in categories like vehicle crime and theft from the person. However, the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour defies this pattern, indicating a potential shift in local conditions or events that warrant closer examination. The lower-than-average rates for violent crime and property offences could be attributed to the area’s character as a smaller, more cohesive community, where social norms and community engagement may contribute to lower levels of serious crime. This context is further supported by the relatively low rates of criminal damage and arson, which are 79% and 73% below the UK average, respectively, highlighting a broader trend of reduced property-related offences during the winter months.

February 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to eight incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000, highlights a significant local shift in crime patterns. Concurrently, burglary and other theft also doubled, marking a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. These increases may reflect seasonal factors, such as reduced community oversight during winter or localized events that drew attention to specific areas. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 50%, aligning with the area’s broader trend of being 66% below the UK average for this category. The reduction in violent crime could be linked to the area’s character as a smaller, more tightly knit community, where informal social controls may play a role in mitigating such incidents. Criminal damage and arson also halved, suggesting a seasonal lull in property-related offences that is consistent with the winter months.

Bolton-le-Sands' crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 12.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in smaller built-up areas during winter, where reduced outdoor activity and shorter daylight hours may partly explain lower overall crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a steady but manageable pace of incidents. When scaled to the local population, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 333 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure is lower than the UK average, which suggests that residents in Bolton-le-Sands experience a significantly reduced risk of encountering crime compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's position as a relatively low-crime environment, despite the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour noted in the highlights section.