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

Bolton-le-Sands’ crime rate in June 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 53.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national trends underscores the area’s relatively safe environment, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 39.3% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (35.7%) and shoplifting (14.3%). The low overall rate may be consistent with Bolton-le-Sands’ character as a smaller, built-up area within Lancaster, where community cohesion and limited commercial density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. Seasonal factors also play a role: June, the start of summer, often sees increased foot traffic in local amenities, which may explain the rise in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) was 7% above the UK average, a minor anomaly that could reflect isolated incidents or specific vulnerabilities in property security. The low rate of public order offences (83% below UK levels) further suggests a community with fewer disturbances, though this may also be influenced by local policing priorities or demographic characteristics. As the summer progresses, the interplay between seasonal activity and crime patterns will likely remain a key focus for local authorities.

June 2025 marked a dramatic shift in Bolton-le-Sands’ crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents). This leap, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 150% rise in anti-social behaviour (from 4 to 10 cases) and the 100% increase in burglary (from 0 to 2). These spikes suggest a possible realignment in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 39.3% of total crimes, but their rate (1.5 per 1,000) was 48% below the UK average. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 83% below the national benchmark, a disparity that may reflect the area’s smaller scale or specific community norms. For residents, the 300% surge in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how crime patterns can shift rapidly, even within a low-crime environment.

Bolton-le-Sands recorded 28 crimes in June 2025, a 27.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This rise, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns that may align with seasonal changes. On average, one crime occurred for every 262 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. Daily crime statistics show an average of one reported crime per day, a local metric that does not compare directly to UK-wide figures but highlights the pace of incidents in this built-up area. The population of 7,334 residents means that each individual faces a relatively low risk compared to national averages, yet the month-on-month increase suggests a need for continued monitoring. The breakdown of crime types in June—particularly the rise in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting—may indicate changes in community activity or environmental factors that warrant further observation.