Crime Rate in Shirebrook North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirebrook North

The total recorded crimes in Shirebrook North, Bolsover, UK in February 2026 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirebrook North crime rate of 3.70 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 Shirebrook North, encompassing approximately 10,534 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Shirebrook North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vernon Court with total crimes: 5
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shirebrook North?

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

  • Relative to Bolsover:

    • In 2024, Shirebrook North reported a higher crime volume than the Bolsover average, with 810 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shirebrook North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

    • In 2023, Shirebrook North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bolsover average, with 797 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shirebrook North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shirebrook North Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Shirebrook North crimes were 810. The crime rate of Shirebrook North in 2024 was 76.89 (year) or 6.41 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Bolsover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirebrook North were around 797 crimes with yearly crime rate of 75.66 (year) or 6.30 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Bolsover.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shirebrook North)CrimesRank (Shirebrook North)CrimesRank (Shirebrook North)
Ault HucknallNA NA879 1990 1
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
BlackwellNA NA253 15266 15
BarlboroughNA NA201 16261 16
Clowne WestNA NA169 17143 17

Shirebrook North 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 321 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.69 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
January 202628
December 202520
November 202523
October 202524
September 202520
August 202520
July 202532
June 202530
May 202523
April 202529
March 202537
February 202518

A total of 143 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
January 20266
December 20257
November 20258
October 202510
September 20254
August 202521
July 202517
June 202521
May 202510
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
January 20264
December 20253
November 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20251
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20251
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20261
December 20253
November 20253
October 20251
September 20255
August 20251
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20263
December 20254
November 20252
October 20255
September 20254
August 20255
July 20259
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254

A total of 81 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20265
December 20252
November 20258
October 20253
September 202510
August 20257
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 202513
February 20256

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20251
November 20252
October 20253
September 20254
August 20251
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
November 20251
October 20255
September 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253

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

MonthCount
January 20261
September 20251
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20252
November 20254
October 20252
September 20252
August 20251
July 20251
April 20255
March 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20251
September 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20251
September 20251
May 20253

High Crime Locations Shirebrook North in February 2026

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

1. Vernon Court (Map)
Total5
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Victoria Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Springfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
6. Herewood Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Bank Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Alder Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. East View (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brookfield Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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