Crime Rate in South Normanton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in South Normanton West

The total recorded crimes in South Normanton West, Bolsover, UK in May 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a South Normanton West crime rate of 3.52 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 South Normanton West, encompassing approximately 7,679 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
South Normanton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chestnut Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Lea Vale with total crimes: 2

How safe is South Normanton West?

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

  • Relative to Bolsover:

    • In 2024, South Normanton West reported a higher crime volume than the Bolsover average, with 482 crimes compared to 469. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, South Normanton West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

    • In 2023, South Normanton West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Bolsover average, with 562 crimes compared to 500. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, South Normanton West witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 16 other areas in the Bolsover.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

South Normanton West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the South Normanton West has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.52 ranking 10th out of 16 in the Bolsover, UK

In 2024, the total South Normanton West crimes were 482. The crime rate of South Normanton West in 2024 was 62.76 (year) or 5.23 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Bolsover.

In 2023, the total crimes in South Normanton West were around 562 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.18 (year) or 6.10 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Bolsover.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (South Normanton West)CrimesRank (South Normanton West)CrimesRank (South Normanton West)
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
Bolsover South56 5470 8486 9
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

South Normanton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 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 Burglary (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 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 17 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

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

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Public order 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 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20242

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20241
August 20248
July 202411
June 202410
May 20247

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 202515
February 202517
January 20258
December 202411
November 202422
October 202415
September 202415
August 202414
July 202420
June 202438
May 202421

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 202410

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20256
January 20255
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations South Normanton West in May 2025

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

1. Chestnut Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Lea Vale (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. The Grange (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. King Street (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hilcote Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Cedar Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hillcrest Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Maple Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. B6019 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

  • Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
  • Contains Office for National Statistics data licensed under the Open Government Licence v.3.0
  • Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.