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

Bolton-le-Sands recorded a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2025, placing it 40.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure marks a notable departure from the national trend, with violent crimes dominating the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all reported incidents (16 cases), significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 15% below). Anti-social behaviour followed closely (18.8% of total crimes), also well below the UK average. The seasonal context of September—coinciding with back-to-school routines, university freshers, and the transition to shorter evenings—may partly explain the focus on violent incidents, though the area’s relatively low crime rate suggests broader community resilience. Property crimes, while present, contributed only 28.1% of total incidents (9 cases), contrasting with the UK’s higher property crime emphasis. The data illustrates a crime picture shaped by local dynamics, with violence emerging as the most prominent concern despite the area’s overall safety compared to national benchmarks.

September 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including other theft (300% rise from 1 to 4 cases) and vehicle crime (200% rise from 1 to 3 cases). These jumps, though statistically significant, remain within a context where Bolton-le-Sands’ overall crime rate is 40.5% below the UK average. The breakdown of crime types reveals a 50% share of violent crimes, a proportion that contrasts with the UK’s higher emphasis on property crimes. Anti-social behaviour, at 18.8% of total incidents, is 32% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or community cohesion. The 40.5% UK comparison figure underscores the area’s relative safety, though the rise in vehicle crime may warrant closer attention, particularly as it aligns with seasonal shifts in traffic patterns and parking activity. Residents might note that other theft, while a small proportion of total crimes, has increased dramatically, linked to the influx of students and new residents in September.

Bolton-le-Sands’ crime rate rose by 14.1% from 3.8 per 1,000 in August to 4.4 per 1,000 in September, reflecting a modest upward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 229 residents, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the local population. Daily crime counts averaged 1 per day, a rate that, while not alarmingly high, highlights the need for sustained community vigilance. When compared to the UK average, Bolton-le-Sands’ overall safety remains starkly evident: its crime rate is 40.5% lower than the national average, and several categories—such as anti-social behaviour and violence—show marked underperformance relative to UK norms. This suggests a combination of local factors, including effective policing, community engagement, or the area’s character as a relatively quiet built-up zone within Lancaster. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that, despite the monthly increase, the area remains significantly safer than most parts of the UK, with crime levels that would be considered low in many other contexts.