Bolsover Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 marked a notable shift in Bolsover's crime profile, with the built-up area recording 93 crimes across 9,903 residents, yielding a crime rate of 9.4 per 1,000. This figure places the area 30.6% above the UK average, a disparity that reflects the concentrated nature of criminal activity in compact urban environments. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (37.6% of total incidents), a category that was itself 34% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and public order offences (15.1%) followed, both significantly exceeding national benchmarks. This pattern is consistent with the area's built-up character, where social interactions in confined spaces may amplify incidents of disorder. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role, with the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings likely contributing to increased property crime and public order issues. However, shoplifting remained 39% below the UK average, possibly due to heightened retail security measures. The data suggests a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with the area's urban density and limited spatial dispersion creating unique challenges for crime prevention. While the overall rate is concerning, the breakdown highlights opportunities for targeted interventions, particularly in managing public order and addressing the specific vulnerabilities of vehicle crime during the festive period.

December 2023 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, the largest month-on-month swing, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents. This surge, while modest in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in parking areas during the festive season when vehicles are often left unattended. Concurrently, other theft fell by 75% (4 to 1), suggesting a seasonal dip in opportunistic crimes linked to reduced foot traffic in retail zones. The area's violent crime rate (3.5 per 1,000) was 34% above the UK average, a disparity consistent with Bolsover's built-up character and the concentration of social interactions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour, at 1.8 per 1,000, was 94% above the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area's compact urban layout and the amplification of noise and disorder in confined spaces. Shoplifting was 39% below the UK average, likely due to increased retail security measures during the Christmas shopping peak.

Bolsover's crime rate in December 2023 rose 3.3% from 9.1 to 9.4 per 1,000 residents compared to November. This increase aligns with typical December patterns in built-up areas, where festive shopping and seasonal events can temporarily elevate certain crime types. On average, 3 crimes were reported daily in December, a figure that reflects the area's compact urban character and limited spatial dispersion of incidents. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 106 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that highlights the concentrated nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. While this monthly exposure is higher than the UK average for similar-sized communities, it remains consistent with Bolsover's historical crime trends, which suggest a seasonal spike during the winter months. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a slightly elevated risk compared to the national average, though local factors such as community policing and seasonal demographics may moderate actual risk perception.