Crime Rate in Bolsover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolsover

The total recorded crimes in Bolsover, UK in March 2025 are around 705 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolsover crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bolsover, encompassing approximately 80,270 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (272) incidents (25.93% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (117) incidents (34.48% increase)
  • Public order: (83) incidents (97.62% increase)
Bolsover Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Doe Hill Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Peregrine Way with total crimes: 12
  • King Street with total crimes: 11

Bolsover Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is Bolsover?

To understand the safety of Bolsover, we need to analyze Bolsover crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Bolsover has recorded 7,974 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 99.34 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 135 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 8,506 crimes with a crime rate of 105.97, ranking it 107 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Bolsover demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 7974 crimes compared to 8955.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Bolsover witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bolsover had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 8,506 crimes compared to 9,677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Bolsover witnessed more crimes than 4 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Bolsover is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, Bolsover has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bolsover Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Ault Hucknall (103 crimes), and the safest, Barlborough (13 crimes), is 90 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bolsover.

Similarly, the area of Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley (117 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Bolsover South & Glapwell (39 crimes), with a difference of 78 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bolsover.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ault Hucknall103
Shirebrook North77
Elmton-with-Creswell75
Clowne East53
Bolsover East46

Safest Wards:

Whitwell27
Blackwell24
Tibshelf23
Clowne West18
Barlborough13

Most Dangerous Areas:

Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley117
Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park116
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood75
Clowne & Barlborough71
Creswell & Hodthorpe66

Safest Areas:

South Normanton Broadmeadows & Pinxton62
South Normanton West56
Shirebrook North54
Whitwell & Elmton49
Bolsover South & Glapwell39

Bolsover Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bolsover has recorded 705 crimes with crime rate of 8.78 ranking 8467th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total Bolsover crimes were 7,974. The crime rate of Bolsover in 2024 was 99.34 (year) or 8.28 (month) ranking it 135 danzarous in the UK. Bolsover ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 2 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bolsover were around 8,506 crimes with yearly crime rate of 105.97 (year) or 8.83 (month) ranking 107 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, Bolsover ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Bolsover

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales395 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire619 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak541 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire817 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley952 412,094 413,060 4
Erewash890 311,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,292 113,234 113,794 1

Bolsover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (272 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (117 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 216 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 87 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (243 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (74 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 241 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 73 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (259 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (271 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (111 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (289 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (119 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (293 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (131 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 284 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 139 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (524 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (234 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 168 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202513
December 202411
November 202417
October 202410
September 202415
August 202423
July 202425
June 202420

A total of 536 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 53.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202559
February 202533
January 202544
December 202441
November 202445
October 202446
September 202471
August 202450
July 202455
June 202492

A total of 180 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202512
January 202520
December 202415
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417
July 202413
June 202420

A total of 1085 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 120.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025117
February 202587
January 202574
December 202473
October 2024111
September 2024119
August 2024131
July 2024139
June 2024234

A total of 252 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 20258
January 202516
December 202440
November 202412
October 202419
September 202417
August 202416
July 202426
June 202464

A total of 419 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 41.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202538
February 202541
January 202523
December 202436
November 202458
October 202419
September 202432
August 202436
July 202452
June 202484

A total of 64 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202413
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 707 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 70.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202583
February 202542
January 202540
December 202451
November 202453
October 202453
September 202468
August 202466
July 202481
June 2024170

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 298 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 29.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202524
January 202524
December 202427
November 202433
October 202435
September 202418
August 202441
July 202438
June 202434

A total of 349 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 34.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202516
February 202521
January 202540
December 202432
November 202433
October 202438
September 202442
August 202444
July 202437
June 202446

A total of 2892 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 289.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 524 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025272
February 2025216
January 2025243
December 2024241
November 2024259
October 2024271
September 2024289
August 2024293
July 2024284
June 2024524

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

High Crime Locations Bolsover in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bolsover postcode area is presented below.

1. Doe Hill Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Peregrine Way (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order3
Other crime3
3. King Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
4. Mill Green Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft2
Vehicle crime1
Other crime1
Drugs1
5. Century Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order2
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Deep Lane (Map)
Total9
Drugs6
Violence and sexual offences3

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