The total recorded crimes in Horwich and Blackrod, Bolton, UK in February 2025 are around 2 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horwich and Blackrod crime rate of 0.08 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 and Blackrod, encompassing approximately 24,244 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Horwich and Blackrod, we need to analyze Horwich and Blackrod crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.
Relative to Bolton:
In 2024, Horwich and Blackrod reported a higher crime volume than the Bolton average, with 14 crimes compared to 7. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horwich and Blackrod witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 17 other cities.
In 2023, Horwich and Blackrod experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bolton average, with 31 crimes compared to 8. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horwich and Blackrod witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 18 other cities.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in Bolton, Horwich and Blackrod has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In February 2025 the Horwich and Blackrod has recorded 2 crimes with crime rate of 0.08 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Bolton, UK
In 2024, the total Horwich and Blackrod crimes were 14. The crime rate of Horwich and Blackrod in 2024 was 0.58 (year) or 0.05 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bolton.
In 2023, the total crimes in Horwich and Blackrod were around 31 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1.28 (year) or 0.11 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bolton.
| Area | February 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Bolton) | Crimes | Rank (Bolton) | Crimes | Rank (Bolton) | |
| Great Lever | NA | NA | 43 | 1 | 51 | 1 |
| Halliwell | 1 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 7 | 7 |
| Westhoughton North and Chew Moor | NA | NA | 12 | 3 | 11 | 3 |
| Rumworth | 1 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 14 |
| Tonge with the Haulgh | NA | NA | 7 | 5 | 11 | 4 |
| Bromley Cross | NA | NA | 11 | 4 | 10 | 5 |
| Breightmet | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Farnworth | NA | NA | 3 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Heaton and Lostock | NA | NA | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 |
| Horwich North East | NA | NA | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| Kearsley | NA | NA | 3 | 9 | 1 | 15 |
| Harper Green | NA | NA | 1 | 18 | 5 | 10 |
| Crompton | NA | NA | 1 | 17 | 2 | 11 |
| Smithills | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 12 |
| Astley Bridge | NA | NA | 2 | 12 | 1 | 19 |
| Westhoughton South | NA | NA | 2 | 14 | 1 | 13 |
| Hulton | NA | NA | 2 | 13 | 1 | 16 |
| Little Lever and Darcy Lever | NA | NA | 1 | 15 | NA | NA |
| Bradshaw | NA | NA | NA | NA | 1 | 18 |
In February 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
In December 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horwich and Blackrod postcode area is presented below.