Bolton Council · 2023
Bolton Council ran a 6-week public consultation in summer 2023 to understand young people's perceptions and experiences of serious violent crime in Bolton. Over 760 young people participated, with the majority aged 10–16. The report found that 57% of respondents considered people carrying weapons a big problem, 42% felt serious violent crime was a big problem in the borough, and 42% of those who experienced or witnessed crime did not report it. Young people felt least safe in Bolton Town Centre and on public transport, and called primarily for increased police presence, greater investment in resources, and stronger enforcement.