BL7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BL7

BL7, Bolton has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this BL7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around BL7, encompassing approximately 15551 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

BL7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bolton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Vale Street with total crimes: 2
  • Kay Street with total crimes: 2

BL7 Crime Map

Postcodes in BL7

The postcode district are associated with the BL7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The BL7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.39-44.44%
Public order30.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.190.00%
Other theft10.13-75.00%
Burglary10.060.00%
Drugs10.060.00%
Other crime10.06-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91.48800.00%
Other theft40.580.00%
Other crime20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.13-50.00%
Drugs10.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.06-66.67%
Public order10.060.00%
Burglary10.06-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences40.90100.00%
Vehicle crime30.260.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Burglary20.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-88.89%
Public order10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour91.09200.00%
Drugs30.58200.00%
Other theft20.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-83.33%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson61.540.00%
Burglary50.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences40.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.2650.00%
Other crime20.190.00%
Other theft10.13-83.33%
Drugs10.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft60.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.13-60.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50.90-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson40.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.26200.00%
Possession of weapons10.190.00%
Burglary10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences80.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Other theft20.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.13-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences101.29233.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.190.00%
Public order20.130.00%
Other theft20.130.00%
Burglary10.13-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.19-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.13-33.33%
Burglary20.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.13-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour71.4140.00%
Violence and sexual offences60.45100.00%
Vehicle crime30.3950.00%
Burglary20.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.130.00%
Other theft10.13-66.67%
Public order10.060.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour50.9625.00%
Other theft30.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.19200.00%
Vehicle crime20.19100.00%
Burglary20.130.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.640.00%
Burglary20.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BL7 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bolton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Vale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kay Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Hollinshead Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Trash Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Rivington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Spinney
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Wellington Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Martin Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Edgeworth Vale
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Foxdale Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Ainsdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hob Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Blackburn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1