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

In January 2025, Bolton-le-Sands recorded 25 crimes across its population of 7,334 residents, equating to a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 — 52.1% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while low, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 48% of all crimes (12 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (16%) and criminal damage (8%). The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 36% below the UK average, consistent with the built-up area’s relatively small population and lower retail density compared to larger urban centres. January’s post-holiday context, with shorter days and reduced footfall, likely contributed to the shift in crime patterns. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting also saw notable reductions compared to the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement in these areas. However, the absence of significant property crime (only 7 incidents, or 28% of total) contrasts with the UK trend, where property offences typically dominate in similar-sized areas. This divergence may reflect Bolton-le-Sands’ unique character as a smaller, more closely-knit built-up area within Lancaster, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity could naturally suppress certain crime types. The data also highlights the importance of context: while the overall rate is low, the 140% increase in violent offences from December indicates a need for targeted monitoring, particularly during periods of reduced daylight and post-holiday transitions. The seasonal context — with fewer outdoor activities and higher indoor congregation — may have concentrated interactions in public spaces, creating conditions where violent incidents are more likely to occur. This underscores the need to interpret crime statistics through both quantitative and qualitative lenses, ensuring that policy responses align with the area’s specific dynamics rather than generalised assumptions.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 140% in January 2025, rising from 5 to 12 incidents. This jump, occurring against a backdrop of post-holiday reduced retail activity, may partly explain the shift. Shoplifting and 'other crime' also saw 100% increases, both moving from zero to two incidents — a notable spike in categories typically associated with opportunistic theft. The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 36% below the UK average (2.5 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 39% below the UK figure. Conversely, 'other crime' (0.3 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average (0.2 per 1,000), suggesting a localised anomaly in unclassified incidents. For residents, the 140% rise in violent offences is a stark contrast to the previous month, indicating a need for vigilance in public spaces during January’s shorter days and reduced foot traffic.

Bolton-le-Sands recorded 25 crimes in January 2025, translating to 1 reported crime per day across its 7,334 residents. This monthly figure means that over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 293 residents — a statistic that provides context for individual risk perception. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the month-on-month increase from 1.9 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents (78.5% rise) suggests a shift in local patterns. The daily crime count, though low, remains a tangible measure for residents concerned about personal safety. When scaled to the area’s population, the 25 total crimes represent a small but visible presence in a community of just over 7,000 people. This population-scaled perspective helps contextualise the figures for local stakeholders, highlighting that while the area is safer than the UK average, the increase from December to January warrants attention. The low daily crime frequency contrasts with the UK-wide average, which typically sees higher volumes in similar-sized built-up areas, though regional differences in policing and demographics may explain this gap.