BL5 3YW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in BL5 3YW

BL5 3YW, Bolton has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of May 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.01 per 1,000 population. This BL5 3YW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader BL5 postcode area, which has experienced 1 crimes and a crime rate of 0.04 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this BL5 3YW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around BL5 3YW, encompassing approximately 1984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

BL5 3YW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westhoughton (Station) with total crimes: 2

BL5 3YW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.010.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20242

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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December 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 3 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

Crime by Location in May 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the BL5 3YW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Westhoughton (Station)
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2