Crime Rate in Barlborough: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barlborough

The total recorded crimes in Barlborough, Bolsover, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barlborough crime rate of 14.26 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Barlborough Crime Hotspots

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

  • Low Common with total crimes: 3
  • Church Street with total crimes: 2
  • Harthill 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 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 July 2025 the Barlborough has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 14.26 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barlborough)CrimesRank (Barlborough)CrimesRank (Barlborough)
Ault Hucknall146 1879 1990 1
Shirebrook North80 2810 2797 2
Elmton-with-Creswell48 4733 3779 3
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood58 3574 5596 5
Langwith47 6501 6636 4
Clowne East39 9581 4525 8
Whitwell47 5368 12398 12
South Normanton West35 10482 7562 6
South Normanton East27 13433 10528 7
Bolsover South45 7470 8486 9
Bolsover East42 8462 9405 11
Pinxton29 11374 11412 10
Blackwell28 12253 15266 15
Shirebrook South22 14366 13392 13
Tibshelf18 15318 14330 14
Clowne West16 16169 17143 17

Barlborough Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

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. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20256
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20244
September 20248
August 20243

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
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
October 20243
September 20245

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

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
August 20241

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 2 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
October 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Barlborough in July 2025

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

1. Low Common (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Harthill Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Westfield Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Rodwood Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. West Field Bank (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. High Wood Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. The Rusk (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Peggars Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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