Total Crime Rate
75.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Nicholas Lane area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bolton & Slyne , and the 210th highest 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 St Nicholas Lane (LA5 8BT) in the last 12 months was 75.2 per 1,000 residents and was 92.5% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 45.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 250.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Nicholas Lane (LA5 8BT), the main crime hotspot is near The Green. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 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 | The Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Nicholas Crescent | — |
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