Crime Rate in Shirebrook North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirebrook North

The total recorded crimes in Shirebrook North, Bolsover, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirebrook North crime rate of 7.59 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
Shirebrook North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Ashbourne Street with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Shirebrook North has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 7.59 ranking 2th out of 16 in the Bolsover, UK

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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shirebrook North)CrimesRank (Shirebrook North)CrimesRank (Shirebrook North)
Ault Hucknall146 1879 1990 1
Elmton-with-Creswell48 4733 3779 3
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood58 3574 5596 5
Langwith47 6501 6636 4
Clowne East39 9581 4525 8
Whitwell47 5368 12398 12
South Normanton West35 10482 7562 6
South Normanton East27 13433 10528 7
Bolsover South45 7470 8486 9
Bolsover East42 8462 9405 11
Pinxton29 11374 11412 10
Blackwell28 12253 15266 15
Shirebrook South22 14366 13392 13
Tibshelf18 15318 14330 14
Barlborough16 17201 16261 16
Clowne West16 16169 17143 17

Shirebrook North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20255
April 20255
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 20247
November 20243
October 20242
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202532
June 202530
May 202523
April 202529
March 202537
February 202518
January 202524
December 202428
November 202422
October 202415
September 202437
August 202439

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202521
May 202510
April 202510
March 202511
February 20259
January 202510
December 20242
October 202410
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20244
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20248

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20252
April 20256
March 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
October 20241

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20253
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Shirebrook North in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ashbourne Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
4. Victoria Street (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Linden Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Market Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
7. Alder Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Hardwick Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
9. Bank Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Hilltop Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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