Clowne Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 saw an unexpected surge in shoplifting in Clowne, a built-up area within Bolsover, marking a 366.7% increase from July. This spike, which saw reported incidents rise from three to 14, starkly contrasts with the area's otherwise stable crime profile. The overall crime rate for the month stood at 8.2 per 1,000 residents, exactly matching the UK average. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 30.4% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (17.7%) and anti-social behaviour (10.1%). The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month with increased tourism and empty homes—likely contributes to the rise in property-related crimes. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting defies typical seasonal patterns, suggesting factors such as heightened foot traffic or targeted retail activity may be at play. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell below the UK average by 44%, potentially reflecting community initiatives or seasonal shifts in public behaviour. The balance between property and violent crime remained relatively stable, with property crimes comprising 40.5% of the total, consistent with historical trends in similar built-up areas. This data underscores the need to monitor retail-specific crime trends, even as overall rates align with national benchmarks.

August 2024 marked a dramatic shift in Clowne's crime profile, with shoplifting surging by 366.7% compared to July. This jump from three to 14 incidents dwarfs other month-on-month changes and places shoplifting 97% above the UK average at 1.4 per 1,000. Concurrently, possession of weapons and drugs both tripled, rising from one to three incidents each, though these remain below the UK average for drugs (0.2 per 1,000) and significantly above for weapons (0.1 per 1,000). Violent crime, however, showed a 17.2% decrease from 29 to 24 incidents, a reduction that aligns with the category's 7% below UK average for the month. The contrast between rising property crimes and falling violent offences highlights a shift in crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour fell 44% below the UK average, suggesting potential local factors—such as community engagement or seasonal changes in public activity—may be influencing this category. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting underscores the need for vigilance in retail areas during peak holiday periods, even as overall crime rates remain stable.

Clowne's crime rate in August 2024 rose 9.7% compared to July, moving from 7.4 to 8.2 per 1,000 residents. While this increase places the area in line with the UK average, it contrasts with the 12% drop in violent crime nationally. Locally, the daily crime count averaged three incidents per day, translating to roughly one reported crime for every 123 residents over the month—a rate consistent with other small built-up areas. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, reflects the impact of transient factors like holiday activity. The previous month's rate of 7.4 per 1,000 suggests a seasonal uptick in August, likely driven by the area's proximity to tourist routes and the typical summer influx of visitors. Despite the overall rate matching the UK average, specific categories diverge: shoplifting's 97% above UK average highlights a local anomaly, possibly tied to retail density or targeted crime patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell 37.5% from August 2023, aligning with the category's 19% below UK average. These variations illustrate how national trends can manifest differently in small communities, shaped by local geography and demographics.