Clowne Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

December 2023 saw Clowne record a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.2% below the UK average of 7.2 per 1,000. This marked a sustained decline in crime for the built-up area within Bolsover, which has maintained rates significantly below national benchmarks for several months. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.8% of all incidents (20 cases), followed by other theft (12.2%, 6 cases) and burglary (10.2%, 5 cases). The seasonal context of December—characterised by Christmas shopping, extended evenings, and holiday-related absences—likely contributed to patterns observed, though the area's relatively low crime levels suggest strong community resilience or effective local policing. Violence and sexual offences in Clowne were 20% below the UK average for this category, while shoplifting and public order offences also fell below national rates. The absence of a significant spike in property crime, despite the festive season, contrasts with trends in other areas where retail theft often surges. This data suggests that Clowne's crime profile remains distinct, with a focus on interpersonal offences rather than property-related incidents, a pattern consistent with smaller built-up areas where community cohesion may temper opportunistic crime.

December 2023 witnessed a dramatic 200% increase in other theft, rising from 2 to 6 cases—a sharp contrast to the 77.8% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 9 to 2. This surge in theft, coupled with a 100% increase in drug-related crimes (from 0 to 5), highlights shifting dynamics in the area. Other theft, which now constitutes 12.2% of all crimes, is 2% above the UK average for this category, suggesting a localised pressure point that may relate to holiday-related retail activity or unsecured premises during festive absences. Meanwhile, burglary rates rose by 66.7% (from 3 to 5), though they remain 43% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), indicating a persistent challenge in securing properties. The drop in anti-social behaviour, however, is a welcome development, with the category now 78% below the UK average. For residents, the most immediate insight is the 200% spike in other theft, which may warrant increased vigilance in securing valuables during the festive season. This shift in crime mix—from a focus on interpersonal violence to property-related theft—suggests a combination of seasonal factors and localised vulnerabilities that warrant further attention.

Clowne's crime rate in December 2023 (5.1 per 1,000) marked a 9.2% decrease from November's 5.6 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. This reduction places the area in a safer position relative to its own historical data, though it remains consistently below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 2 crimes per day in December—a pace that, while low, reflects the persistent presence of criminal activity in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 198 residents, a figure that, when contextualised against the local population of 9,690, underscores the relatively low risk faced by individuals. This monthly exposure rate is particularly striking when compared to larger urban centres, where such figures often exceed 1 in 100 residents. The decline from November also suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors—such as the quieter post-holiday period—may have played a role in reducing crime. However, the sharp increase in other theft and drug-related crimes indicates that certain vulnerabilities persist, requiring a nuanced approach to policing and community engagement that balances the area's strengths with its specific challenges.