Bolton & Slyne vs Ellel

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Bolton & Slyne Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      80/100
      Ellel Lancashire Constabulary

      Bolton & Slyne vs Ellel Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Bolton & Slyne
      Lancashire Constabulary
      215 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.2% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      80/100
      Safe
      Ellel
      Lancashire Constabulary
      216 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Ellel
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      80/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      215
      216
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      190
      269
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.2%
      ↓19.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bolton & Slyne
      B Ellel
      Violent Crime
      92 ↑31%
      75 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓21%
      64 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      18 ↑80%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑80%
      6 ↓57%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      10 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↑8%
      13 ↓41%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      8 ↑100%
      9 ↓36%
      Shoplifting
      11 ↑38%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      6 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ellel is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 62/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bolton & Slyne safer than Ellel?

      Bolton & Slyne has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 215 crimes in the last 12 months. Ellel has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) with 216 crimes. Ellel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bolton & Slyne vs Ellel?

      Bolton & Slyne shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ellel shows -19.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bolton & Slyne and Ellel?

      In Bolton & Slyne, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (92 incidents). In Ellel, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bolton & Slyne and Ellel?

      Bolton & Slyne recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ellel recorded 64. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bolton & Slyne vs Ellel?

      Violent crime in Bolton & Slyne totalled 92 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Ellel. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bolton & Slyne and Ellel in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bolton & Slyne recorded 190 crimes (now 215, a change of +13.2%). Ellel recorded 269 crimes previously (now 216, -19.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bolton & Slyne and Ellel?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bolton & Slyne has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Ellel has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bolton & Slyne and Ellel?

      Bolton & Slyne falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ellel is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bolton & Slyne and Ellel?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bolton & Slyne or Ellel on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bolton & Slyne and Ellel. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.