Total Crime Rate
124.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bay View Avenue area has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bolton & Slyne , and the 121st highest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bay View Avenue (LA2 6JR) in the last 12 months was 124.5 per 1,000 residents and was 219.0% higher 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 18 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 67.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 500.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 72.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bay View Avenue (LA2 6JR), the main crime hotspot is near Manor Lane. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 9 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Manor Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Manor Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Manor Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goodwood Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Goodwood Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Main Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Manor Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Manor Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bay View Crescent | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hanging Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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