Crime Rate in Bolsover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolsover

The total recorded crimes in Bolsover, UK in May 2025 are around 672 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolsover crime rate of 8.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (269) incidents (15.95% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (144) incidents (3.60% increase)
  • Other theft: (54) incidents (38.46% increase)
Bolsover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Doe Hill Lane with total crimes: 12
  • King Street with total crimes: 9
  • Peregrine Way with total crimes: 9

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 (87 crimes), and the safest, Clowne West (10 crimes), is 77 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Bolsover.

Similarly, the area of Bolsover North & Shuttlewood (100 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Whitwell & Elmton (42 crimes), with a difference of 58 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Bolsover.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ault Hucknall87
Elmton-with-Creswell85
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood62
Shirebrook North60
Bolsover South56

Safest Wards:

Bolsover East25
Blackwell19
Shirebrook South17
Barlborough14
Clowne West10

Most Dangerous Areas:

Bolsover North & Shuttlewood100
Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasley96
Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Park85
Creswell & Hodthorpe80
Shirebrook North61

Safest Areas:

Clowne & Barlborough59
South Normanton Broadmeadows & Pinxton57
Bolsover South & Glapwell48
South Normanton West44
Whitwell & Elmton42

Bolsover Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Bolsover has recorded 672 crimes with crime rate of 8.37 ranking 143th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales437 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire649 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak632 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire818 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley1,066 412,094 413,060 4
Erewash874 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,108 113,234 113,794 1

Bolsover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (269 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (144 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (232 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (139 incidents) also being high.

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 512 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202539
March 202538
February 202541
January 202523
December 202436
November 202458
October 202419
September 202432
August 202436
July 202452
June 202484

A total of 396 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202520
March 202516
February 202521
January 202540
December 202432
November 202433
October 202438
September 202442
August 202444
July 202437
June 202446

A total of 209 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202523
March 202517
February 202517
January 202513
December 202411
November 202417
October 202410
September 202415
August 202423
July 202425
June 202420

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248

A total of 204 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202515
March 202539
February 202512
January 202520
December 202415
November 202413
October 202418
September 202413
August 202417
July 202413
June 202420

A total of 3393 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 282.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 524 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025269
April 2025232
March 2025272
February 2025216
January 2025243
December 2024241
November 2024259
October 2024271
September 2024289
August 2024293
July 2024284
June 2024524

A total of 1368 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 124.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 234 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025144
April 2025139
March 2025117
February 202587
January 202574
December 202473
October 2024111
September 2024119
August 2024131
July 2024139
June 2024234

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
January 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 343 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202519
March 202524
February 202524
January 202524
December 202427
November 202433
October 202435
September 202418
August 202441
July 202438
June 202434

A total of 802 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 170 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202547
April 202548
March 202583
February 202542
January 202540
December 202451
November 202453
October 202453
September 202468
August 202466
July 202481
June 2024170

A total of 644 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 53.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 92 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202548
April 202560
March 202559
February 202533
January 202544
December 202441
November 202445
October 202446
September 202471
August 202450
July 202455
June 202492

A total of 286 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202522
March 202534
February 20258
January 202516
December 202440
November 202412
October 202419
September 202417
August 202416
July 202426
June 202464

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202514
March 20255
February 20257
January 20254
December 20247
November 20246
October 202413
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20248

High Crime Locations Bolsover in May 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 offences3
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. King Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
Other theft1
3. Peregrine Way (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cartwright Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Drugs1
Burglary1
6. Sycamore Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7

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