Total Crime Rate
23.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sunningdale Avenue area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bolton & Slyne , and the 66th 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 Sunningdale Avenue (LA2 6DF) in the last 12 months was 23.0 per 1,000 residents and was 41.0% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , up 50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sunningdale Avenue (LA2 6DF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Sunningdale Avenue, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Prospect Avenue (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Bolton & Slyne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Peacock Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sunningdale Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hest Bank Lane | — |
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