Crime Rate in Bolton & Slyne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolton & Slyne

The total recorded crimes in Bolton & Slyne, Lancaster, UK in July 2025 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolton & Slyne crime rate of 5.48 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
Bolton & Slyne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 3
  • St Margaret'S Road with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Bolton & Slyne has recorded 24 crimes with crime rate of 5.48 ranking 18th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolton & Slyne)CrimesRank (Bolton & Slyne)CrimesRank (Bolton & Slyne)
Poulton158 11,781 21,588 1
Castle141 22,065 11,555 2
Bulk97 41,577 31,263 3
Harbour105 31,199 41,230 4
Westgate68 81,097 61,084 5
Skerton East90 51,124 51,070 6
Skerton West78 61,028 8908 8
Heysham North76 71,080 71,069 7
Marsh57 9902 9699 9
Bare36 14490 11506 10
Heysham South50 11561 10493 11
Heysham Central53 10319 17331 14
Scotforth West29 15482 12385 12
Carnforth & Millhead43 12394 14337 13
Scotforth East29 16402 13282 16
John O'Gaunt40 13354 16319 15
Overton22 19389 15260 17
Lower Lune Valley28 17289 18238 18
Ellel19 21252 19227 19
Torrisholme17 22154 22214 20
Halton-with-Aughton19 20126 23132 22
University & Scotforth Rural15 23169 21125 23
Warton11 24117 24108 24
Silverdale9 2595 2689 25
Kellet6 27106 2582 26
Upper Lune Valley8 2661 2771 27

Bolton & Slyne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.56 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202511
May 20258
April 202510
March 20257
February 20256
January 202512
December 20245
November 20247

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 6.22 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 202510
May 20254
April 20259
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20244
November 20247

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 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 9 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Bolton & Slyne in July 2025

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

1. Brookfield Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. St Margaret'S Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Hanging Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Croftland Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sunnybank Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Old Station Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Monkswell Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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