Crime Rate in Shirebrook South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirebrook South

The total recorded crimes in Shirebrook South, Bolsover, UK in February 2026 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirebrook South crime rate of 6.70 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 South, encompassing approximately 2,539 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shirebrook South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acreage Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Field Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Coronation Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shirebrook South?

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

  • Relative to Bolsover:

    • In 2024, Shirebrook South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolsover average, with 366 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Shirebrook South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

    • In 2023, Shirebrook South had fewer crimes than the Bolsover average, with 392 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Shirebrook South recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Bolsover, Shirebrook South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Shirebrook South Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Shirebrook South crimes were 366. The crime rate of Shirebrook South in 2024 was 144.15 (year) or 12.01 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Bolsover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirebrook South were around 392 crimes with yearly crime rate of 154.39 (year) or 12.87 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Bolsover.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Shirebrook South)CrimesRank (Shirebrook South)CrimesRank (Shirebrook 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 SouthNA NA470 8486 9
Bolsover EastNA NA462 9405 11
PinxtonNA NA374 11412 10
WhitwellNA NA368 12398 12
TibshelfNA NA318 14330 14
BlackwellNA NA253 15266 15
BarlboroughNA NA201 16261 16
Clowne WestNA NA169 17143 17

Shirebrook 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 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. November 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
January 202612
December 202511
November 202514
October 202514
September 20256
August 20257
July 202513
June 202510
May 20257
April 20259
March 20259
February 20257

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
October 20252
September 20251
August 20251
March 20251

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20252
November 20251
October 20253
September 20252
August 202514
July 20255
June 20254
May 20257
April 20254
March 20257
February 20257

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
January 20262
September 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20261
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
January 20262
October 20252
September 20251
August 20253
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20261
December 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20262
December 20251
November 20253
October 20251
September 20251
August 20259
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20263
December 20253
October 20254
September 20251
August 20253
June 20256
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20261

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20253
November 20251
July 20251
February 20251

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20252
August 20251
July 20251
June 20252
March 20253

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20251
June 20251
April 20251

High Crime Locations Shirebrook South in February 2026

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

1. Acreage Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
2. Field Drive (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Coronation Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Kernel Way (Map)
Total1
Theft from the person1
5. Caraway Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wood Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Briar Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Recreation Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Vale Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Central Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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