Crime Rate in Bolsover South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bolsover South

The total recorded crimes in Bolsover South, Bolsover, UK in May 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bolsover South crime rate of 8.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Bolsover South Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 8
  • Villas Road with total crimes: 6
  • Hornscroft Road with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Bolsover South has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 8.85 ranking 5th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolsover South)CrimesRank (Bolsover South)CrimesRank (Bolsover South)
Ault Hucknall87 1879 1990 1
Shirebrook North60 4810 2797 2
Elmton-with-Creswell85 2733 3779 3
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood62 3574 5596 5
Langwith49 6501 6636 4
Clowne East46 7581 4525 8
South Normanton West27 10482 7562 6
South Normanton East36 8433 10528 7
Bolsover East25 13462 9405 11
Pinxton28 9374 11412 10
Whitwell26 11368 12398 12
Tibshelf25 12318 14330 14
Shirebrook South17 15366 13392 13
Blackwell19 14253 15266 15
Barlborough14 16201 16261 16
Clowne West10 17169 17143 17

Bolsover South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20246
September 20245
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 253 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202511
March 202514
February 202515
January 202515
December 202413
November 202421
October 202421
September 202426
August 202419
July 202427
June 202434
May 202419

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 20257
March 20253
February 20252
January 20256
October 202414
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 202416
May 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
November 20243
October 20244
September 202412
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20252
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
May 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
October 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

High Crime Locations Bolsover South in May 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Villas Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Hornscroft Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Scarsdale Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Spencer Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Bathurst Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
8. Pearson Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
9. Main Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Carr Vale Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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