Total Crime Rate
14.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ruskin Grove area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bolton & Slyne , and the 33rd lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ruskin Grove (LA5 8HL) in the last 12 months was 14.1 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% 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 , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -45.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ruskin Grove (LA5 8HL), 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 | Shelley Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Keats Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Packet Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Green | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Nicholas Crescent | — |
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