The total recorded crimes in Horwich North East, Bolton, UK in April 2025 are around 3 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horwich North East crime rate of 0.12 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 Horwich North East, encompassing approximately 25,668 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Horwich North East, we need to analyze Horwich North East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Bolton:
In 2024, Horwich North East 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, Horwich North East witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 17 other areas in the Bolton.
In 2023, Horwich North East had fewer crimes than the Bolton average, with 7 crimes compared to 8. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Horwich North East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 18 other areas in the Bolton.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Bolton, Horwich North East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In April 2025 the Horwich North East has recorded 3 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Bolton, UK
In 2024, the total Horwich North East crimes were 6. The crime rate of Horwich North East in 2024 was 0.23 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bolton.
In 2023, the total crimes in Horwich North East were around 7 crimes with yearly crime rate of 0.27 (year) or 0.02 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Bolton.
| Area | April 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Horwich North East) | Crimes | Rank (Horwich North East) | Crimes | Rank (Horwich North East) | |
| Great Lever | 1 | 6 | 43 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Horwich and Blackrod | 1 | 4 | 14 | 2 | 31 | 2 |
| Hulton | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| Westhoughton North and Chew Moor | 1 | 5 | 12 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Crompton | 1 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 11 |
| 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 |
| Heaton and Lostock | NA | NA | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Halliwell | NA | NA | 2 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Kearsley | NA | NA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 |
| Harper Green | NA | NA | 1 | 18 | 5 | 10 |
| Rumworth | NA | NA | 2 | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| Smithills | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 12 |
| 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 |
| Breightmet | NA | NA | 1 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Bradshaw | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 18 |
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 Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.
In January 2025, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 2 |
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 5 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 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horwich North East postcode area is presented below.