Crime Rate in Bolsover: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolsover

The total recorded crimes in Bolsover, UK in February 2026 are around 550 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolsover crime rate of 6.85 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (268) incidents (18.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (68) incidents (7.94% increase)
  • Public order: (42) incidents (7.69% increase)
Bolsover Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Street with total crimes: 9
  • Doe Hill Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

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 Statstics

In February 2026 the Bolsover has recorded 550 crimes with crime rate of 6.85 ranking 135th 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

CityFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales264 84,094 84,790 8
North East Derbyshire524 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak518 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire600 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley791 412,094 413,060 4
Erewash786 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield921 113,234 113,794 1

Bolsover Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 268 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 68 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (226 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (63 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 233 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 50 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (256 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (65 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (256 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (108 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (196 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (94 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (257 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (127 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 323 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 129 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (276 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (123 cases).

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3280 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 252.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 323 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 2026268
January 2026226
December 2025233
November 2025256
October 2025256
September 2025196
August 2025257
July 2025323
June 2025276
May 2025269
April 2025232
March 2025272
February 2025216

A total of 350 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 202628
December 202531
November 202542
October 202534
September 202536
August 202531
July 202523
June 202532
May 202527
April 202520
March 202516
February 202521

A total of 32 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 20262
December 20253
November 20251
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20251
May 20255
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202634
January 202619
December 202528
November 202546
October 202520
September 202527
August 20259
July 202522
June 202526
May 202526
April 202519
March 202524
February 202524

A total of 45 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20266
December 20253
November 20259
October 20253
September 20252
August 20251
July 20258
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 699 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 83 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202642
January 202639
December 202545
November 202553
October 202549
September 202562
August 202575
July 202558
June 202556
May 202547
April 202548
March 202583
February 202542

A total of 88 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
January 20265
December 202511
November 20253
October 20253
September 20256
August 20256
July 202512
June 20258
May 20253
April 202514
March 20255
February 20257

A total of 537 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.31 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202625
January 202635
December 202539
November 202540
October 202544
September 202557
August 202542
July 202541
June 202542
May 202554
April 202539
March 202538
February 202541

A total of 178 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202611
December 202510
November 20257
October 202515
September 202514
August 20259
July 202512
June 20257
May 202512
April 202522
March 202534
February 20258

A total of 205 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202621
January 202616
December 202515
November 202516
October 202519
September 202511
August 202511
July 20258
June 202513
May 20259
April 202515
March 202539
February 202512

A total of 680 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 52.31 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 82 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202641
January 202650
December 202540
November 202541
October 202560
September 202551
August 202563
July 202582
June 202552
May 202548
April 202560
March 202559
February 202533

A total of 280 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.54 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202611
January 202612
December 202517
November 202535
October 202530
September 202516
August 202521
July 202520
June 202543
May 202518
April 202523
March 202517
February 202517

A total of 1314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 101.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 144 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202668
January 202663
December 202550
November 202565
October 2025108
September 202594
August 2025127
July 2025129
June 2025123
May 2025144
April 2025139
March 2025117
February 202587

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
November 20252
October 20254
September 20252
August 20251
July 20252
May 20255

High Crime Locations Bolsover in February 2026

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

1. Lancaster Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Doe Hill Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Public order1
4. Cartwright Lane (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Peregrine Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime3
6. High Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
Public order1
Other theft1

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