Clowne Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clowne's crime profile in May 2024 reveals a combination of rising violent incidents and stable property crime levels. The overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents remains 20.2% below the UK average of 8.4, reflecting the area's generally low crime profile. However, the sharp increase in violence and sexual offences—now comprising over half of all reported crimes—marks a significant shift. This category's rate of 3.5 per 1,000 is 23% above the UK average, suggesting localized factors that may include increased social activity during May's longer evenings and bank holidays. Other theft, which rose to 8 cases (0.8 per 1,000), is 38% above the UK average, pointing to potential vulnerabilities in community safety measures. In contrast, property crimes remain relatively low, with criminal damage and arson at 0.6 per 1,000—3% below the UK average. The area's built-up nature within Bolsover likely influences these patterns, with limited retail density and fewer nightlife venues compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors, such as warmer weather and extended daylight hours, may have contributed to increased outdoor activity, affecting crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains favourable compared to national benchmarks, the concentrated rise in violent offences necessitates targeted community engagement and policing strategies.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 88.9% in May, jumping from 18 to 34 incidents. This spike, which now accounts for 52.3% of all crimes, far exceeds the UK average rate of 2.8 per 1,000. Other theft also saw a dramatic 300% increase, rising from 2 to 8 cases—a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped 66.7%, aligning with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. Residents should note that robbery cases doubled from 0 to 2, a category where Clowne's rate is 82% above the UK average. These shifts highlight a growing concern around personal safety, particularly as longer evenings and bank holidays in May may have contributed to increased socialising and associated risks. The decrease in shoplifting—down 60% to 2 cases—suggests targeted policing efforts may be showing early results in retail areas.

Clowne's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 20.5% compared to April, climbing from 5.6 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still below the UK average of 8.4, signals a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day in May—a figure that, while low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 149 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to population size, Clowne remains significantly safer than the UK average, but the month-on-month increase suggests localized pressures that warrant attention. The population of 9,690 further contextualizes these figures, showing that even small shifts in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on community safety perceptions.