The total recorded crimes in Bolton, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolton crime rate of 0.01 per 1,000 population.
It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bolton, encompassing approximately 295,960 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Bolton, we need to analyze Bolton crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to the UK:
Bolton has recorded 119 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 0.40 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 325 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.
Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 156 crimes with a crime rate of 0.53, ranking it 317 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.
Relative to Greater Manchester:
In 2024, Bolton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Greater Manchester average, with 119 crimes compared to 136.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bolton recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.
In 2023, Bolton had fewer crimes than the Greater Manchester average, with 156 crimes compared to 220. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Additionally, Bolton recorded fewer crimes than 6 out of 9 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Based on the available data, Bolton is considered safer compared to the national averages.
Compared to other cities in Greater Manchester, Bolton has a lower crime rate in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Smithills (2 crimes), and the safest, Rumworth (1 crimes), is 1 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bolton.
Similarly, the area of Rumworth North (1 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Harper Green (1 crimes), with a difference of 0 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bolton.
| Smithills | 2 |
| Harper Green | 1 |
| Rumworth | 1 |
| Smithills | 2 |
| Harper Green | 1 |
| Rumworth | 1 |
| Rumworth North | 1 |
| Doffcocker & Moss Bank | 1 |
| Gilnow & Victory | 1 |
| Harper Green | 1 |
| Rumworth North | 1 |
| Doffcocker & Moss Bank | 1 |
| Gilnow & Victory | 1 |
| Harper Green | 1 |
In May 2025 the Bolton has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 320th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2024, the total Bolton crimes were 119. The crime rate of Bolton in 2024 was 0.40 (year) or 0.03 (month) ranking it 325 danzarous in the UK. Bolton ranked 4 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Greater Manchester.
In 2023, the total crimes in Bolton were around 156 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.53 (year) or 0.04 (month) ranking 317 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Greater Manchester, Bolton ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 4 as per crime rate of Bolton
| City | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | Crimes | Rank (Greater Manchester) | |
| Bury | 2 | 10 | 33 | 8 | 37 | 10 |
| Oldham | 3 | 6 | 26 | 10 | 105 | 6 |
| Trafford | 1 | 9 | 30 | 9 | 46 | 9 |
| Tameside | 1 | 8 | 81 | 6 | 80 | 8 |
| Salford | 8 | 7 | 72 | 7 | 104 | 7 |
| Rochdale | 1 | 5 | 84 | 5 | 102 | 5 |
| Wigan | 11 | 3 | 158 | 3 | 220 | 3 |
| Manchester | 9 | 2 | 612 | 1 | 825 | 2 |
| Stockport | 4 | 1 | 142 | 2 | 530 | 1 |
In May 2025, Other crime dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Public order (3 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 2 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 5 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| December 2024 | 4 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 7 |
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 3 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bolton postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
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