Crime in Bollington: statistics, rates and trends
305 crimes were recorded in Bollington in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bollington at a glance
- Crime trends in Bollington
- Types of crime in Bollington
- Bollington compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bollington
- Streets with the most crime in Bollington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bollington
- Population and deprivation in Bollington
- Questions about crime in Bollington
- About this data
305 crimes were recorded in Bollington in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 135 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bollington has the 1,327th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bollington | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 305 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.2 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +0% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,986 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bollington was highest in the year to July 2021 (525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (304). Over the whole period it fell 22%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 305 | 38.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 304 | 38.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 320 | 40.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 386 | 48.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 328 | 41.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 525 | 65.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 496 | 62.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 443 | 55.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 391 | 49.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 50 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 46 |
| April 2026 | 37 |
| March 2026 | 19 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 17 |
| September 2025 | 21 |
| August 2025 | 28 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bollington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+22%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-30%) and other theft (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 135 | 16.9 | 0.49 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 48 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +7% |
| Public order | 33 | 4.1 | 0.62 | +22% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.5 | 0.39 | -29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 2.0 | 0.30 | -30% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.6 | 0.20 | +8% |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.5 | 0.42 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 1.3 | 0.25 | -38% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.6 | 0.19 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.5 | 0.61 | +100% |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.5 | 0.24 | -43% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.5 | 0.52 | +300% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Bollington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bollington recorded 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bollington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bollington recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 15.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bollington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bollington recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bollington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bollington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bollington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bollington recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bollington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bollington recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bollington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bollington recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bollington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bollington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bollington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bollington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bollington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bollington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bollington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bollington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bollington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bollington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bollington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bollington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bollington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bollington.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bollington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macclesfield | 4,744 | 85.9 | +125% |
| Poynton | 483 | 35.8 | -6% |
| Wilmslow | 1,280 | 48.4 | +27% |
| New Mills | 440 | 53.9 | +41% |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith | 403 | 56.4 | +48% |
| Buxton (High Peak) | 2,160 | 104.5 | +173% |
| Congleton | 2,329 | 70.1 | +83% |
| Knutsford | 660 | 48.1 | +26% |
1 areas within Bollington, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bollington had the highest rate (38.2 per 1,000) and Bollington the lowest (38.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bollington | Neighbourhood | 7,986 | 305 | 38.2 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bollington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near B5090 | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Round Gardens | 17 |
| On or near Kingsway | 14 |
| On or near Heath Road | 9 |
| On or near Lomas Close | 9 |
| On or near Cedarway | 9 |
| On or near Leat Place | 9 |
| On or near Clarke Lane | 7 |
| On or near East Avenue | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bollington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 115 | 37.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 64 | 21.0% |
| Not recorded | 48 | 15.7% |
| Under investigation | 29 | 9.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 1.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% |
Bollington has an estimated population of 7,986. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bollington sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bollington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.0% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Bollington a safe place to live?
Bollington recorded 38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bollington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 135 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (48).
Is crime in Bollington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bollington was almost unchanged on the year before: 305 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 304 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bollington?
Bollington is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bollington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.