Crime Rate in Bolsover South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolsover South

The total recorded crimes in Bolsover South, Bolsover, UK in February 2026 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolsover South crime rate of 4.74 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 Bolsover South, encompassing approximately 6,327 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bolsover South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 5
  • Villas Road with total crimes: 3
  • Park View Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Bolsover South?

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

  • Relative to Bolsover:

    • In 2024, Bolsover South reported a higher crime volume than the Bolsover average, with 470 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bolsover South witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

    • In 2023, Bolsover South had fewer crimes than the Bolsover average, with 486 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bolsover, Bolsover South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Bolsover South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Bolsover South crimes were 470. The crime rate of Bolsover South in 2024 was 74.28 (year) or 6.19 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Bolsover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bolsover South were around 486 crimes with yearly crime rate of 76.81 (year) or 6.40 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Bolsover.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Bolsover South)CrimesRank (Bolsover South)CrimesRank (Bolsover South)
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 EastNA NA462 9405 11
PinxtonNA NA374 11412 10
WhitwellNA NA368 12398 12
Shirebrook SouthNA NA366 13392 13
TibshelfNA NA318 14330 14
BlackwellNA NA253 15266 15
BarlboroughNA NA201 16261 16
Clowne WestNA NA169 17143 17

Bolsover South 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 10 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (15 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (17 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 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 (14 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202610
January 20268
December 202520
November 20259
October 202515
September 202513
August 202530
July 202517
June 202522
May 202518
April 202511
March 202514
February 202515

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
August 20251
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
November 20253
March 20254

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20253
November 20251
October 20251
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20268
December 20253
November 20252
October 20254
September 20254
August 20255
July 20257
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
January 20262
December 20251
November 20257
October 20255
September 20253
August 20256
July 20258
June 20258
May 202517
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 202515
October 20252
September 20257
August 20253
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20264
January 20262
December 20252
November 20253
October 20257
September 20251
July 20251
June 20255
February 20252

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
November 20254
October 20254
September 20256
August 20254
July 20254
June 20257
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20251
May 20251

High Crime Locations Bolsover South in February 2026

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

1. Main Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Villas Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Park View Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Drugs1
4. Charlesworth Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
5. New Bolsover (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. High Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Hornscroft Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bathurst Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. North View Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Carr Vale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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