Crime Rate in Crompton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crompton

The total recorded crimes in Crompton, Bolton, UK in April 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crompton 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 Crompton, encompassing approximately 78,455 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Crompton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaucer Street with total crimes: 1

How safe is Crompton?

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

  • Relative to Bolton:

    • In 2024, Crompton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolton average, with 1 crimes compared to 7.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Crompton recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 17 other areas in the Bolton.

    • In 2023, Crompton had fewer crimes than the Bolton average, with 2 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Crompton recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Bolton.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crompton Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Crompton has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.01 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Bolton, UK

In 2024, the total Crompton crimes were 1. The crime rate of Crompton in 2024 was 0.01 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Bolton.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crompton were around 2 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.03 (year) or 0.00 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Bolton.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crompton)CrimesRank (Crompton)CrimesRank (Crompton)
Great Lever1 643 151 1
Horwich North East3 16 77 8
Horwich and Blackrod1 414 231 2
Hulton1 22 131 16
Westhoughton North and Chew Moor1 512 311 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
KearsleyNA NA3 91 15
Harper GreenNA NA1 185 10
RumworthNA NA2 101 14
SmithillsNA NANA NA1 12
Astley BridgeNA NA2 121 19
Westhoughton SouthNA NA2 141 13
Little Lever and Darcy LeverNA NA1 15NA NA
BreightmetNA NA1 161 17
BradshawNA NANA NA1 18

Crompton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 2 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
July 20241

High Crime Locations Crompton in April 2025

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

1. Chaucer Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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