WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Greater Manchester Police Police

Crime in Smithills, Bolton

Comprehensive safety analysis for Smithills, localized within Bolton.

Total Crimes

1
trending_down -75.0% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

per 1k

Safety Rating

Unknown

Total Population

14,930

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
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Violence and sexual offences: 1
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Local Rank

#3safest in Bolton

City Average

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Local Policing

Smithills

Greater Manchester Police

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Local Priorities

Speeding and other traffic related offences on priority routes throughout the Bolton North area at peak times. Priority route in Smithills is Moss Bank Way. Peak times are mid to late afternoon.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

Targeted action to detect speeding vehicles on major routes throughout Bolton North under Operation Classify. Your local officers will target and deal with road users who place other rose users and pedestrians at risk.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Insecure vehicles being targeted and items stolen from inside overnight.

Issued: 1 Jun 2026

Status Update

Your local officers will be following up on all reports of vehicle crime, collecting any available CCTV to identify those responsible and arrest them. We will also be using Bee in the Loop to send out crime prevention advice.

Actioned: 1 Jun 2026

Engagement Events

JUN25

Bolton North PACT Meeting

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This is a chance to meet your Policing Chief Inspector, Area Sergeant, and Community Safety Officers. Come along and inform us of any issues you may have.

schedule

6:00 PM — 7:30 PM

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St Paul's Primary School, Newnham Street

JUL9

Police Drop In Surgery

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10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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JUL30

Police Drop In Surgery

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schedule

10:30 AM — 11:00 AM

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St Peter's Church, Church Road

AUG20

Police Drop In Surgery

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schedule

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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St Peter's Church, Church Road

SEP10

Police Drop In Surgery

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schedule

10:30 AM — 12:00 PM

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St Peter's Church, Church Road

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