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

Bolton-le-Sands recorded a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents in November 2025, a figure that, while significantly lower than the UK average of 7.3, reflects a 47.9% month-on-month increase. This rise, though modest in absolute terms, highlights the area's vulnerability to seasonal fluctuations in crime patterns. The most prevalent category of crime remains violent offences, which accounted for 17 incidents—54.8% of the total—and a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 11% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, a contrast that may be explained by the area's small population and rural character. Anti-social behaviour, which rose sharply to five incidents, was the second most common category, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000 residents—34% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November, with its Bonfire Night celebrations and extended darkness, likely contributes to the increase in disorder-related incidents. While the overall crime rate remains well below the national average, the spike in anti-social behaviour and public order offences underscores the need for continued monitoring of local events and their impact on community safety. The area's low population density and the presence of local amenities may also play a role in shaping these patterns, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections.

The most striking change in November 2025 was the 400% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to five. This surge aligns with the timing of Bonfire Night and the extended darkness of November evenings, which may contribute to increased disorder in public spaces. Public order offences also doubled from zero to one, a figure that, while small, highlights a new category of concern. Other theft rose by 100%, with two incidents reported—this category is 41% below the UK average but warrants attention given the sharp increase. The crime mix in Bolton-le-Sands remains heavily weighted towards violence (54.8% of all crimes), with violent crimes at 2.3 per 1,000 residents—11% below the UK average. This contrast between the area's generally low violent crime rate and the sharp spikes in anti-social behaviour and public order offences illustrates a combination of local factors. Residents should be particularly aware of the 400% rise in anti-social behaviour, which may indicate a need for increased community vigilance during seasonal events.

Bolton-le-Sands' crime rate in November 2025 rose to 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 47.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000. This shift positions the area as one of the few UK locations where crime rates are trending upward, despite remaining 42.5% below the national average. On a daily basis, one crime was reported per day over the 30-day period, a figure that, while low, reflects a notable uptick from October. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 237 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the area's population of 7,334, suggests a manageable but noticeable level of risk. The local population context is critical here: with fewer than 100 residents per 1,000, the area's small size amplifies the visibility of even minor fluctuations in crime statistics. This scale means that the 31 total crimes reported in November represent a significant portion of the community's daily life, particularly as violent crimes account for over half of the total incidents.