Crime Rate in Astley Bridge: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Astley Bridge

The total recorded crimes in Astley Bridge, Bolton, UK in September 2024 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Astley Bridge crime rate of 0.04 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 Astley Bridge, encompassing approximately 27,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Astley Bridge Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dunoon Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Astley Bridge?

To understand the safety of Astley Bridge, we need to analyze Astley Bridge crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bolton:

    • In 2024, Astley Bridge demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolton average, with 2 crimes compared to 7.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Astley Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Astley Bridge had fewer crimes than the Bolton average, with 1 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Astley Bridge recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bolton, Astley Bridge has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Astley Bridge Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Astley Bridge crimes were 2. The crime rate of Astley Bridge in 2024 was 0.07 (year) or 0.01 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bolton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Astley Bridge were around 1 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.04 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Bolton.

AreaSeptember 202420242023
CrimesRank (Bolton)CrimesRank (Bolton)CrimesRank (Bolton)
Great LeverNA NA43 151 1
Horwich and BlackrodNA NA14 231 2
Westhoughton North and Chew MoorNA NA12 311 3
Tonge with the HaulghNA NA7 511 4
Bromley CrossNA NA11 410 5
FarnworthNA NA3 87 6
Heaton and LostockNA NA6 66 9
HalliwellNA NA2 117 7
Horwich North EastNA NA6 77 8
KearsleyNA NA3 91 15
Harper GreenNA NA1 185 10
RumworthNA NA2 101 14
CromptonNA NA1 172 11
SmithillsNA NANA NA1 12
Westhoughton SouthNA NA2 141 13
HultonNA NA2 131 16
Little Lever and Darcy LeverNA NA1 15NA NA
BreightmetNA NA1 161 17
BradshawNA NANA NA1 18

Astley Bridge Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Astley Bridge in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Astley Bridge postcode area is presented below.

1. Dunoon Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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