Clowne Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clowne's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 7.7 per 1,000, precisely matching the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This exact alignment with national figures masks a nuanced picture: violence and sexual offences, comprising 53.3% of all crimes, were 54% above the UK average. This outlier category—driven by 40 incidents—raises questions about local factors. The second most common offence, public order incidents (9 cases), were 67% above the UK average, potentially linked to increased social activity as evenings lengthened in March. Shoplifting, at 6 cases, was only 2% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively balanced retail crime environment. The seasonal transition to spring, with clocks changing and evenings growing longer, may have influenced patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, a stark contrast to categories like anti-social behaviour (1 case, 91% below UK average) and theft from the person (1 case, 47% below UK average), which saw significant underperformance relative to national trends. This mix of above-average violent crime and below-average property-related offences paints a complex picture for the area. The data's consistency with the UK average overall, despite these disparities, suggests that local dynamics—such as the built-up nature of Clowne within Bolsover—interact with national trends in ways that require further contextual analysis.

March 2024 saw a 200% surge in vehicle crime, jumping from 2 to 6 incidents. This sharp increase may reflect heightened traffic activity during the spring transition, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Concurrently, drugs-related crimes doubled, and other theft offences also rose by 100%, suggesting potential shifts in criminal activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour plummeted by 87.5%, from 8 to 1 incident, a drop that could indicate effective local interventions or seasonal changes in public behaviour. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast: violence and sexual offences (53.3% of total) far outpaced other categories, with their rate 54% above the UK average. This imbalance highlights a critical focus area for local authorities, though no definitive explanation is provided for the disparity. Residents may find the 2-per-day crime rate a tangible metric for understanding local safety dynamics, though this figure remains consistent with the UK average overall.

Clowne's crime rate in March 2024 rose by 33.9% compared to February's 5.8 per 1,000, reaching the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This increase translates to approximately two reported crimes per day, a figure that may resonate with residents navigating daily life in the area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 129 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the frequency of incidents within the community. While this rate aligns with the national average, the shift from February to March highlights a seasonal fluctuation consistent with the transition to spring, when increased social activity and longer evenings may influence crime patterns. The population context—9,690 residents—further contextualises these figures, illustrating that each resident faces a 1-in-129 chance of experiencing a crime during the month. This comparison to the previous month and the UK average provides a clear snapshot of Clowne's position within the broader crime profile, though local factors likely play a role in shaping these trends.