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

Violence and sexual offences dominate Bolton-le-Sands’ crime profile in July 2025, accounting for 45.8% of total reported crimes. At a rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents, the area’s crime rate is 61.6% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. This low rate is particularly notable in violent crime, where the area records 1.5 per 1,000—51% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. The dominance of violence and sexual offences suggests a focus on community safety initiatives, though the absence of significant property crime may also be influenced by the area’s character as a built-up rural-urban hybrid. Seasonal factors in July, including the peak of the tourist season and summer festivals, likely contribute to patterns observed in violent crime, as increased social interaction and outdoor activity can amplify such incidents. However, the area’s overall crime profile remains markedly lower than national averages, with anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000—74% below the UK average—and shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000—54% below. These figures highlight a community where local policing and environmental factors may play a key role in maintaining low crime levels, even during periods of heightened activity.

July 2025 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with other theft and vehicle crime each doubling compared to June, while anti-social behaviour fell by 70%. This increase in theft-related crimes, despite overall low rates, may reflect heightened activity during the summer tourism peak. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, contributing 45.8% of total crimes—51% below the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000. The sharp drop in anti-social behaviour, from 10 to 3 incidents, could indicate the effectiveness of local interventions or seasonal changes in community behaviour. Shoplifting also declined by 50%, from four to two incidents, suggesting that increased foot traffic during festivals and events may have deterred such crimes through heightened police presence or natural surveillance. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic interplay between local conditions and crime trends, even within a generally low-crime area.

Bolton-le-Sands recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, a 14.4% decrease from June’s 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as summer months often see reduced property crime due to increased outdoor activity and community engagement. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the month, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national benchmarks. When scaled to the local population of 7,334, this translates to one crime occurring for every 306 residents over the course of July. While this monthly exposure is well below the UK average, the area’s small population and rural-urban hybrid character contribute to its distinct crime profile. The low rate of violent crime—1.5 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 3.0 per 1,000—suggests a community environment where public safety initiatives and local policing may play a role in maintaining stability. These figures, while reassuring, should be contextualised within the area’s specific demographics and geographic features.