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Crime in Bolton-le-Sands

Bolton-le-Sands had 90 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 50.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 31 Lancaster areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 29% below the middle Lancaster area. Crime was up 13% on the three months before.

LA5, Lancaster · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bolton-le-Sands

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50.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 31Lancaster rank1st is the highest rate
+13%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common29 in 3 months

Month by month

22 Mar 27 Apr 31 May 29 Jun 37 Jul 24 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bolton-le-Sands. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2932%
anti-social behaviour1416%
vehicle crime1112%
burglary1112%
criminal damage89%
theft56%
shoplifting56%
other crime33%

Bolton-le-Sands against Lancaster

TypeBolton-le-Sands per 1,000Middle Lancaster areaChange
Violence16.224.2▼ 12%
Burglary6.25.5–
Vehicle crime6.24.9–
Anti-social behaviour7.811.3▼ 12%
Theft and robbery2.85.8–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carnforth74.5▲ 28%
Halton52.7▲ 23%
Bolton-le-Sands50.4▲ 13%
Slyne49.3▲ 271%
Hest Bank45.5▲ 182%
Over Kellet10.5–
See every Lancaster area ranked on the crime in Lancaster page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bolton-le-Sands a safe area?

Bolton-le-Sands had about 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 31 Lancaster areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bolton-le-Sands?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (29), followed by anti-social behaviour (14) and vehicle crime (11).