Total Crime Rate
13.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Acorn Meadow area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bolton & Slyne , and the 28th lowest crime rate of 477 local areas in Lancaster .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Acorn Meadow (LA5 8JL) in the last 12 months was 13.3 per 1,000 residents and was 66.1% lower than the Bolton & Slyne average (39.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 4 cases , up 300.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 300.0% YoY).
In the area around Acorn Meadow (LA5 8JL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Monkswell Avenue, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Church Court (2 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 | Church Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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