Crime Rate in Whitwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Whitwell

The total recorded crimes in Whitwell, Bolsover, UK in March 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Whitwell crime rate of 15.40 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 Whitwell, encompassing approximately 1,752 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Whitwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spring Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Calf Croft with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Whitwell?

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

  • Relative to Bolsover:

    • In 2024, Whitwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Bolsover average, with 368 crimes compared to 469.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Whitwell recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

    • In 2023, Whitwell had fewer crimes than the Bolsover average, with 398 crimes compared to 500. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Whitwell recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 16 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Whitwell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Whitwell has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 15.40 ranking 13th out of 16 in the Bolsover, UK

In 2024, the total Whitwell crimes were 368. The crime rate of Whitwell in 2024 was 209.95 (year) or 17.50 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Bolsover.

In 2023, the total crimes in Whitwell were around 398 crimes with yearly crime rate of 227.07 (year) or 18.92 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Bolsover.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bolsover)CrimesRank (Bolsover)CrimesRank (Bolsover)
Ault Hucknall103 1879 1990 1
Shirebrook North77 2810 2797 2
Elmton-with-Creswell75 3733 3779 3
Langwith44 6501 6636 4
Clowne East53 4581 4525 8
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood36 9574 5596 5
Bolsover East46 5462 9405 11
South Normanton West33 10482 7562 6
South Normanton East38 8433 10528 7
Pinxton38 7374 11412 10
Bolsover South28 12470 8486 9
Shirebrook South29 11366 13392 13
Tibshelf23 15318 14330 14
Blackwell24 14253 15266 15
Barlborough13 17201 16261 16
Clowne West18 16169 17143 17

Whitwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (12 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (5 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20243

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
November 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20258
January 20257
December 20249
November 202412
October 202418
September 20244
August 202410
July 202415
June 202418
May 20248
April 202410

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20257
January 20254
December 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20246
July 20249
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 202410
May 20249
April 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Whitwell in March 2025

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

1. Spring Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Calf Croft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Station Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Claylands Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. New Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
6. Sandy Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Longhurst View (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Grundy Nook (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Larpit Green (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Bellsfield Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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