Bolton
Covering wards: Astley Bridge, Halliwell, Queens Park & Central, Horwich North, Smithills, Heaton, Lostock & Chew Moor, Tonge with the Haulgh, Bradshaw
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Bolton BL1 recorded 2 crimes in February 2026. The most common crime type was Other theft with 1 incidents. This is below the national average, making it relatively safe compared to similar areas. Get the full 24-month analysis in our detailed report.
In February 2026, the top crime types in Bolton BL1 were: Other theft (1) and Violence & sexual offences (1). These accounted for 100% of all recorded crime in the area.
Bolton BL1 is below the national average for total recorded crime. This suggests the area has lower crime levels than most comparable neighbourhoods across the UK.
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