Crime Rate in Barlborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barlborough

The total recorded crimes in Barlborough, Bolsover, UK in January 2026 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barlborough crime rate of 8.91 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Barlborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Bourne Mill Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Avenue 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 areas in the Bolsover.

    • 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 areas in the Bolsover.

  • 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 January 2026 the Barlborough has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 8.91 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.

AreaJanuary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Barlborough)CrimesRank (Barlborough)CrimesRank (Barlborough)
Ault Hucknall40 4879 1990 1
Shirebrook North55 1810 2797 2
Elmton-with-Creswell54 2733 3779 3
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood41 3574 5596 5
Langwith31 7501 6636 4
Clowne East29 9581 4525 8
Whitwell36 5368 12398 12
South Normanton West31 8482 7562 6
South Normanton East35 6433 10528 7
Bolsover South23 12470 8486 9
Bolsover East22 13462 9405 11
Pinxton26 10374 11412 10
Shirebrook South25 11366 13392 13
Tibshelf19 15318 14330 14
Clowne West21 14169 17143 17
Blackwell16 16253 15266 15

Barlborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 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 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20253
October 20259
September 20256
August 20253
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
November 20254
September 20252
August 20252
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
February 20252

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20254
November 20254
October 20253
September 20253
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20252
September 20251
August 20251
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
November 20253
October 20257
August 20251
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20253
October 20252
September 20252
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20251
September 20251
July 20251

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20255
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

High Crime Locations Barlborough in January 2026

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

1. The Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
2. Bourne Mill Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bowden Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. West Field Bank (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Clifton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Occupation Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lindrick Way (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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