Clowne Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Clowne during November 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crime, with violence and sexual offences comprising over half of all reported incidents. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such crimes make up a smaller proportion of the overall crime mix. At 4.6 per 1,000 residents, Clowne’s crime rate is 39.5% below the national average of 7.6 per 1,000, a gap that reflects both the area’s lower incidence of property crime and its relatively higher proportion of violent offences. The breakdown shows that 55.6% of crimes fall under violence and sexual offences, compared to 13.3% for public order and 11.1% for vehicle crime. This imbalance may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average crime rate, as violent crime often involves fewer repeat incidents than property-related offences. Seasonal factors also appear to influence the pattern, with November’s shorter evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely contributing to increased public order issues. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000 (2.6 per 1,000 in Clowne), a near-equal rate, suggesting that while the overall crime rate is lower, the nature of crime in Clowne is more violent than the UK average. This could be linked to the area’s character as a built-up area within Bolsover, where community dynamics and local services may shape crime patterns differently than in larger urban centres. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.1 per 1,000) compared to UK averages further highlight the distinctiveness of Clowne’s crime mix, with property crime being less prevalent than in many other parts of the country.

November 2024 saw significant shifts in Clowne’s crime mix, with vehicle crime surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and public order offences doubling (from 3 to 6). These increases may be linked to November’s seasonal dynamics, such as the Black Friday shopping period, which could have driven vehicle-related crimes, and the extended darkness of evenings, which may contribute to public order issues. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 4 to 2), as did shoplifting and other theft, both halving from 4 to 2 incidents. This decline in property-related crimes is consistent with the overall UK trend for such offences during November, though Clowne’s rates remain significantly below the national average for these categories. For instance, shoplifting in Clowne (0.2 per 1,000) is 71% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000, a gap that suggests local factors—such as the area’s smaller retail footprint or higher community engagement—may be playing a role. The rise in public order offences, which are 18% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), indicates a local challenge that may require targeted interventions, particularly given the area’s built-up nature and potential for concentrated community interactions.

Clowne’s November 2024 crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 represents a 30.8% decline from the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that places it among the lower end of the UK spectrum for built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 215 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 130 residents. With a population of 9,690, the 45 recorded crimes translate to a relatively low level of individual risk, though the concentration of violent crimes (55.6% of total) means that residents may face a higher proportion of incidents involving personal safety than in other areas. This demographic context is critical for understanding local crime patterns, as Clowne’s built-up character within Bolsover likely influences both the types of crimes that occur and the effectiveness of local policing strategies. The combination of a declining monthly rate, low daily incidence, and population-scaled exposure suggests that the area is currently experiencing a period of relative stability, though the persistent emphasis on violent crime highlights the need for continued attention to community-based prevention efforts.