Crime Rate in Bolsover South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolsover South

The total recorded crimes in Bolsover South, Bolsover, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolsover South crime rate of 4.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Bolsover South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 7
  • New Bolsover with total crimes: 7
  • Rylah Hill with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 March 2025 the Bolsover South has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.42 ranking 12th out of 16 in the Bolsover, UK

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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolsover)CrimesRank (Bolsover)CrimesRank (Bolsover)
Ault Hucknall103 1879 1990 1
Shirebrook North77 2810 2797 2
Elmton-with-Creswell75 3733 3779 3
Langwith44 6501 6636 4
Clowne East53 4581 4525 8
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood36 9574 5596 5
Bolsover East46 5462 9405 11
South Normanton West33 10482 7562 6
South Normanton East38 8433 10528 7
Pinxton38 7374 11412 10
Shirebrook South29 11366 13392 13
Whitwell27 13368 12398 12
Tibshelf23 15318 14330 14
Blackwell24 14253 15266 15
Barlborough13 17201 16261 16
Clowne West18 16169 17143 17

Bolsover South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 202412
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202413
November 202421
October 202421
September 202426
August 202419
July 202427
June 202434
May 202419
April 202417

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Bolsover South in March 2025

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

1. Main Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting3
2. New Bolsover (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Rylah Hill (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. North View Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Villas Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Station Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Croft House Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. New Station Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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