The total recorded crimes in Heaton and Lostock, Bolton, UK in July 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Heaton and Lostock crime rate of 0.05 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 Heaton and Lostock, encompassing approximately 20,833 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Heaton and Lostock, we need to analyze Heaton and Lostock crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Bolton:
In 2024, Heaton and Lostock demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolton average, with 6 crimes compared to 7.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Heaton and Lostock witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Bolton.
In 2023, Heaton and Lostock had fewer crimes than the Bolton average, with 6 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Heaton and Lostock witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 18 other areas in the Bolton.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Bolton, Heaton and Lostock has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Stable changes in overall safety.
In July 2025 the Heaton and Lostock has recorded 1 crimes with crime rate of 0.05 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Bolton, UK
In 2024, the total Heaton and Lostock crimes were 6. The crime rate of Heaton and Lostock in 2024 was 0.29 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Bolton.
In 2023, the total crimes in Heaton and Lostock were around 6 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.29 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bolton.
| Area | July 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Heaton and Lostock) | Crimes | Rank (Heaton and Lostock) | Crimes | Rank (Heaton and Lostock) | |
| Great Lever | NA | NA | 43 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Harper Green | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 5 | 10 |
| Horwich and Blackrod | 1 | 5 | 14 | 2 | 31 | 2 |
| Breightmet | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Westhoughton North and Chew Moor | NA | NA | 12 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Halliwell | 1 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Tonge with the Haulgh | NA | NA | 7 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Bromley Cross | NA | NA | 11 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| Farnworth | NA | NA | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Hulton | 1 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| Horwich North East | NA | NA | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Smithills | 1 | 7 | NA | NA | 1 | 12 |
| Kearsley | NA | NA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 |
| Rumworth | NA | NA | 2 | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| Crompton | NA | NA | 1 | 17 | 2 | 11 |
| Astley Bridge | NA | NA | 2 | 12 | 1 | 19 |
| Westhoughton South | NA | NA | 2 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| Little Lever and Darcy Lever | NA | NA | 1 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Bradshaw | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 18 |
In July 2025, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
December 2024 crime data shows Theft from the person saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 3 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 |
A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Heaton and Lostock postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |