Crime in Bolton-le-Sands: statistics, rates and trends
266 crimes were recorded in Bolton-le-Sands in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bolton-le-Sands at a glance
- Crime trends in Bolton-le-Sands
- Types of crime in Bolton-le-Sands
- Bolton-le-Sands compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bolton-le-Sands
- Streets with the most crime in Bolton-le-Sands
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bolton-le-Sands
- Demographics of Bolton-le-Sands
- Questions about crime in Bolton-le-Sands
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (116), anti-social behaviour (37) and burglary (21) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,325th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Bolton-le-Sands | Lancaster | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 266 | 14,063 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.0 | 97.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | -10% | -1% |
| Population | 7,185 | 145,006 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bolton-le-Sands peaked in the year to August 2020 (414 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (201). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 24%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 266 | 37.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 267 | 37.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 206 | 28.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 201 | 28.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 301 | 41.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 344 | 47.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 414 | 57.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 333 | 46.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 348 | 48.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 30 |
| July 2026 | 35 |
| June 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 26 |
| April 2026 | 11 |
| March 2026 | 11 |
| February 2026 | 11 |
| January 2026 | 19 |
| December 2025 | 16 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 21 |
| September 2025 | 32 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (66% below) and violence and sexual offences (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour fell from 74 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 116 | 16.1 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 37 | 5.1 | 15.4 | -50% |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 20 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other theft | 18 | 2.5 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Public order | 12 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 1.3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Bolton-le-Sands; the highest is Morecambe (140.9 per 1,000) and the lowest Bailrigg (27.3).
Bolton & Slyne is the one area listed within Bolton-le-Sands, with 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton & Slyne | Neighbourhood | 7,185 | 266 | 37.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Bolton-le-Sands over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bottomdale Road” (20).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bottomdale Road | 20 |
| On or near Main Road | 10 |
| On or near The Green | 10 |
| On or near Church Brow Close | 9 |
| On or near Manor Drive | 9 |
| On or near Brookfield Close | 8 |
| On or near Manor Avenue | 8 |
| On or near Greenwood Avenue | 7 |
| On or near Packet Lane | 7 |
| On or near Cavendish Court | 6 |
Of the 229 crimes in Bolton-le-Sands with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 1.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 37 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 87 | 38.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 60 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 37 | 16.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 10.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 4 | 1.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 1 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Bolton-le-Sands has an estimated population of 7,185 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (2.6%, against 17.1%), an older population (34%, against 19%) and more retired residents (38%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bolton-le-Sands average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bolton-le-Sands | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 13.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 52.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bolton-le-Sands a safe place to live?
Bolton-le-Sands recorded 37.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,325th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bolton-le-Sands?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 116 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (37).
Is crime in Bolton-le-Sands going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bolton-le-Sands was almost unchanged on the year before: 266 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 267 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bolton-le-Sands?
About 7,185 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bolton-le-Sands?
Bolton-le-Sands is policed by Lancashire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.