Crime Rate in Bollington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bollington

The total recorded crimes in Bollington, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bollington crime rate of 3.98 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 Bollington, encompassing approximately 7,533 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Bollington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ovenhouse Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Windmill Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Bollington?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Bollington demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 307 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bollington recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bollington had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 357 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Bollington witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Bollington has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Bollington Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bollington has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 3.98 ranking 34th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Bollington crimes were 307. The crime rate of Bollington in 2024 was 40.75 (year) or 3.40 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bollington were around 357 crimes with yearly crime rate of 47.39 (year) or 3.95 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)
Crewe East203 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh102 51,544 31,465 3
Congleton West133 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West85 81,094 61,138 6
Congleton East98 6301 3394 43
Handforth57 11883 7926 7
Knutsford57 12761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West49 16864 8818 9
Macclesfield South46 19784 9701 10
Alsager69 9260 36188 34
Middlewich69 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley54 13735 11687 11
Wrenbury45 21339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley49 17707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy41 27673 13531 16
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
Willaston and Rope51 14339 29280 31
Broken Cross and Upton44 24559 16596 15
Haslington47 18587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 29518 17527 17
Wistaston45 22508 18448 18
Crewe North32 33484 20443 19
Macclesfield East38 28503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green33 32294 34441 20
Sandbach Heath and East45 20154 4174 46
Audlem26 36458 21302 28
Leighton43 25448 22296 29
Macclesfield Tytherington25 38427 24364 23
Dane Valley45 2380 4857 48
Poynton West and Adlington28 35310 31364 24
Shavington24 39365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas37 30364 26325 26
Sandbach Elworth42 26149 4258 47
Alderley Edge22 40342 27287 30
Odd Rode34 3183 4743 49
Disley18 42179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 37285 35230 33
Bunbury17 43202 37177 35
Wilmslow Dean Row9 48161 40176 36
Gawsworth8 49197 38140 38
Sutton9 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury6 50139 44118 41
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
Mobberley4 5174 5095 42
Prestbury11 46107 4693 44
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock16 4459 5131 51
Wilmslow East3 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town14 4553 5230 52

Bollington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202510
December 20248
November 20243
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249
July 202411
June 202428
May 202410
April 202411

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
April 20243

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Bollington in March 2025

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

1. Ovenhouse Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
3. Windmill Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Cedarway (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. B5090 (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Heath Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Round Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
8. Store Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. East Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ball Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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