Crime Rate in Bolton & Slyne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolton & Slyne

The total recorded crimes in Bolton & Slyne, Lancaster, UK in May 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolton & Slyne crime rate of 5.02 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 Bolton & Slyne, encompassing approximately 4,382 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
Bolton & Slyne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bottomdale Road with total crimes: 3
  • Church Brow with total crimes: 2
  • Thwaite Brow Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Bolton & Slyne?

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

  • Relative to Lancaster:

    • In 2024, Bolton & Slyne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Lancaster average, with 247 crimes compared to 624.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Bolton & Slyne recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

    • In 2023, Bolton & Slyne had fewer crimes than the Lancaster average, with 194 crimes compared to 550. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Bolton & Slyne recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 26 other areas in the Lancaster.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Bolton & Slyne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bolton & Slyne has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 5.02 ranking 19th out of 26 in the Lancaster, UK

In 2024, the total Bolton & Slyne crimes were 247. The crime rate of Bolton & Slyne in 2024 was 56.36 (year) or 4.70 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Lancaster.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bolton & Slyne were around 194 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.27 (year) or 3.69 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Lancaster.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolton & Slyne)CrimesRank (Bolton & Slyne)CrimesRank (Bolton & Slyne)
Poulton173 11,781 21,588 1
Castle163 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk142 31,577 31,263 3
Harbour90 51,199 41,230 4
Westgate97 41,097 61,084 5
Skerton East79 61,124 51,070 6
Heysham North74 71,080 71,069 7
Skerton West71 81,028 8908 8
Marsh69 9902 9699 9
Bare35 13490 11506 10
Heysham South49 10561 10493 11
Carnforth & Millhead39 11394 14337 13
Scotforth West34 14482 12385 12
John O'Gaunt36 12354 16319 15
Scotforth East33 15402 13282 16
Heysham Central32 17319 17331 14
Overton25 18389 15260 17
Ellel32 16252 19227 19
Lower Lune Valley19 20289 18238 18
Torrisholme10 23154 22214 20
University & Scotforth Rural11 22169 21125 23
Halton-with-Aughton18 21126 23132 22
Warton10 24117 24108 24
Silverdale1 2795 2689 25
Kellet8 25106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley7 2661 2771 27

Bolton & Slyne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
June 20242

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202410

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247
October 20249
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bolton & Slyne in May 2025

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

1. Bottomdale Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Church Brow (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Thwaite Brow Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. The Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Orchard Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Brookfield Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
8. Ash Tree Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Nook (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Back St Michaels Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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