Total Crime Rate
19.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hest Bank Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bolton & Slyne , and the 54th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
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 Hest Bank Lane (LA2 6BS) in the last 12 months was 19.8 per 1,000 residents and was 49.4% lower than the Bolton & Slyne average (39.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hest Bank Lane (LA2 6BS), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Avenue. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Bolton & Slyne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Manor Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hest Bank Lane | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Manor Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bay View Crescent | Local resolution |
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