Total Crime Rate
2.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Douglas View area has the lowest crime rate of 2 local areas in Horwich South & Blackrod , and the 3rd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Bolton .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Douglas View (BL6 5JD) in the last 12 months was 2.1 per 1,000 residents and was 255.2% higher than the Horwich South & Blackrod average (0.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -93.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Douglas View (BL6 5JD), the main crime hotspot is near Walton Street. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Horwich South & Blackrod| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walton Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Walton Street | Under investigation |
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