Crime Rate in Barlborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barlborough

The total recorded crimes in Barlborough, Bolsover, UK in March 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barlborough crime rate of 11.59 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 Barlborough, encompassing approximately 1,122 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Barlborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Low Common with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Close with total crimes: 2
  • Westfield Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Barlborough?

To understand the safety of Barlborough, we need to analyze Barlborough crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Bolsover:

    • In 2024, Barlborough demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolsover average, with 201 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barlborough recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Barlborough had fewer crimes than the Bolsover average, with 261 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barlborough recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bolsover, Barlborough has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Barlborough Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Barlborough has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 11.59 ranking 17th out of 16 in the Bolsover, UK

In 2024, the total Barlborough crimes were 201. The crime rate of Barlborough in 2024 was 179.13 (year) or 14.93 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Bolsover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barlborough were around 261 crimes with yearly crime rate of 232.60 (year) or 19.38 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Bolsover.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolsover)CrimesRank (Bolsover)CrimesRank (Bolsover)
Ault Hucknall103 1879 1990 1
Shirebrook North77 2810 2797 2
Elmton-with-Creswell75 3733 3779 3
Langwith44 6501 6636 4
Clowne East53 4581 4525 8
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood36 9574 5596 5
Bolsover East46 5462 9405 11
South Normanton West33 10482 7562 6
South Normanton East38 8433 10528 7
Pinxton38 7374 11412 10
Bolsover South28 12470 8486 9
Shirebrook South29 11366 13392 13
Whitwell27 13368 12398 12
Tibshelf23 15318 14330 14
Blackwell24 14253 15266 15
Clowne West18 16169 17143 17

Barlborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Other theft (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Vehicle crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
July 20242

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

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January 20251
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Barlborough in March 2025

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

1. Low Common (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
2. Meadow Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Westfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
4. West View (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sheffield Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Occupation Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Oxcroft Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. High Wood Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Old Quarry Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. The Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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