Crime Rate in Blackwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Blackwell

The total recorded crimes in Blackwell, Bolsover, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Blackwell crime rate of 14.10 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Blackwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sherwood Street with total crimes: 3
  • Deamon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Helpston Close with total crimes: 3

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 July 2025 the Blackwell has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 14.10 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Bolsover, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Blackwell)CrimesRank (Blackwell)CrimesRank (Blackwell)
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
Shirebrook South22 14366 13392 13
Tibshelf18 15318 14330 14
Barlborough16 17201 16261 16
Clowne West16 16169 17143 17

Blackwell 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 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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour 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 Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 20254
May 20256
April 202510
March 20257
February 20255
January 202511
December 202411
November 20245
October 20245
September 20248
August 202415

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20258
April 20257
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20252
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

High Crime Locations Blackwell in July 2025

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

1. Sherwood Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Deamon Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Helpston Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Cragg Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Alfreton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Thurgaton Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Manor Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Metro Avenue (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fen Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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