Crime Rates at Chapel Street, Belmont, Bolton, BL7 8AU

Chapel Street area has the 8th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Darwen West , and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Blackburn with Darwen .

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 Chapel Street (BL7 8AU) in the last 12 months was 41.5 per 1,000 residents and was 51.3% lower than the Darwen West average (85.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -80.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chapel Street (BL7 8AU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near South View, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Belmont Road (2 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.