Clowne Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clowne's overall crime rate in September 2024 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 27.3% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This places the area among the safer built-up regions in England, though the profile of crime here diverges from national trends. Violence and sexual offences dominated the monthly tally, comprising 48.2% of all reported crimes, followed by public order offences (14.8%) and vehicle crime (13.0%). The seasonal context of September—marking the return to school and university term—likely contributes to the prominence of violent incidents, as social interactions intensify in local hubs. While the rate of violence here is 3% above the UK average, other categories like anti-social behaviour (74% below national figures) and shoplifting (85% below) highlight stark contrasts. These patterns may reflect Clowne's character as a semi-rural built-up area within Bolsover, where community cohesion and limited nightlife could suppress certain crime types. The lower rates of shoplifting, for instance, may be linked to fewer retail outlets compared to major urban centres, while the higher incidence of public order offences could stem from the convergence of local residents and transient visitors during the academic year's start.

September 2024 saw a marked shift in Clowne's crime profile, with several categories experiencing notable changes. Other crime rose sharply by 200%, jumping from 1 to 3 incidents, a figure that may reflect increased reporting or new types of incidents emerging in the area. Vehicle crime also climbed by 40%, possibly tied to seasonal factors such as the return of commuters or changes in parking patterns. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 92.9%, from 14 to 1 incident—a dramatic drop that could be attributed to enhanced retail security measures or the seasonal lull in foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour fell by 62.5%, indicating the success of local initiatives or the natural decline in such incidents as the academic term progresses. These fluctuations underscore the area's vulnerability to specific triggers: for instance, the 56% above-average rate of vehicle crime compared to the UK suggests a need for targeted interventions in parking zones or vehicle storage areas. Meanwhile, the 74% below-average rate of anti-social behaviour, despite the return of students, may indicate effective community policing or strong social norms in the built-up area. Residents may find the 18.3% decrease in burglary (from 5 to 3 incidents) particularly reassuring, though the 43% above-average rate of public order offences remains a concern for local authorities.

Clowne's September 2024 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents represents a 31.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 8.2, illustrating a clear downward trend. This reduction, equivalent to 17 fewer crimes in a single month, translates to roughly 2 crimes reported daily—an average that residents may perceive as manageable compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 179 residents experienced a reported crime, a figure that, when contextualised against the area's population of 9,690, suggests a relatively low level of personal risk. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which would place Clowne's residents at a much lower risk than the national norm. The comparison to the previous month's data is particularly striking: if September's rate had remained at 8.2, the area would have seen 13 additional crimes, potentially affecting more households. This decline may be partly attributed to seasonal factors, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer late-night gatherings. However, the persistence of higher-than-average public order offences—43% above the UK average—suggests that specific local conditions, such as the concentration of younger residents or the layout of public spaces, may still require attention from local authorities.