Crime Rate in Bromley Cross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bromley Cross

The total recorded crimes in Bromley Cross, Bolton, UK in January 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bromley Cross crime rate of 0.06 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 Bromley Cross, encompassing approximately 17,943 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bromley Cross Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cottonfields with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bromley Cross?

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

  • Relative to Bolton:

    • In 2024, Bromley Cross reported a higher crime volume than the Bolton average, with 11 crimes compared to 7. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bromley Cross witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 17 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bromley Cross experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bolton average, with 10 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bromley Cross witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bolton, Bromley Cross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bromley Cross Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Bromley Cross has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.06 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Bolton, UK

In 2024, the total Bromley Cross crimes were 11. The crime rate of Bromley Cross in 2024 was 0.61 (year) or 0.05 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Bolton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bromley Cross were around 10 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.56 (year) or 0.05 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Bolton.

AreaJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolton)CrimesRank (Bolton)CrimesRank (Bolton)
Great Lever2 143 151 1
Horwich and BlackrodNA NA14 231 2
Westhoughton North and Chew MoorNA NA12 311 3
Smithills1 3NA NA1 12
Tonge with the HaulghNA NA7 511 4
Westhoughton South1 42 141 13
Harper Green1 51 185 10
FarnworthNA NA3 87 6
Heaton and LostockNA NA6 66 9
Horwich North East1 66 77 8
HalliwellNA NA2 117 7
KearsleyNA NA3 91 15
RumworthNA NA2 101 14
CromptonNA NA1 172 11
Astley BridgeNA NA2 121 19
HultonNA NA2 131 16
Little Lever and Darcy LeverNA NA1 15NA NA
BreightmetNA NA1 161 17
BradshawNA NANA NA1 18

Bromley Cross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In January 2025, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20251

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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June 20246

A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 4 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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May 20241

High Crime Locations Bromley Cross in January 2025

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

1. Cottonfields (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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