Crime Rate in Blackwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwell

The total recorded crimes in Blackwell, Bolsover, UK in February 2026 are around 24 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwell crime rate of 12.09 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 Blackwell, encompassing approximately 1,985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Blackwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alfreton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Glinton Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Church View with total crimes: 2

How safe is Blackwell?

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

  • Relative to Bolsover:

    • In 2024, Blackwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolsover average, with 253 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Blackwell recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

    • In 2023, Blackwell had fewer crimes than the Bolsover average, with 266 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Blackwell recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Blackwell Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Blackwell crimes were 253. The crime rate of Blackwell in 2024 was 127.42 (year) or 10.62 (month) ranking it 15 dangerous area in the Bolsover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Blackwell were around 266 crimes with yearly crime rate of 133.97 (year) or 11.16 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Bolsover.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Blackwell)CrimesRank (Blackwell)CrimesRank (Blackwell)
Ault HucknallNA NA879 1990 1
Shirebrook NorthNA NA810 2797 2
Elmton-with-CreswellNA NA733 3779 3
LangwithNA NA501 6636 4
Clowne EastNA NA581 4525 8
Bolsover North & ShuttlewoodNA NA574 5596 5
South Normanton WestNA NA482 7562 6
South Normanton EastNA NA433 10528 7
Bolsover SouthNA NA470 8486 9
Bolsover EastNA NA462 9405 11
PinxtonNA NA374 11412 10
WhitwellNA NA368 12398 12
Shirebrook SouthNA NA366 13392 13
TibshelfNA NA318 14330 14
BarlboroughNA NA201 16261 16
Clowne WestNA NA169 17143 17

Blackwell 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 13 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20252
August 20253
July 20253
June 20251
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202613
January 20267
December 20258
November 202513
October 20258
September 20254
August 202510
July 202515
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20252
September 20257
August 20253
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20261
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
September 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20251

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
August 20251
April 20252
February 20253

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
July 20251

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

High Crime Locations Blackwell in February 2026

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

1. Alfreton Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Glinton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Church View (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. The Ridge (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Gladstone Avenue (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hilcote Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Alfreton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Thurgaton Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Fen Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Main Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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