Clowne Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 saw a startling surge in theft from the person in Clowne, a built-up area within Bolsover, marking a 100% increase from July. This unexpected rise in personal theft, which now accounts for 1.8% of all reported crimes, contrasts sharply with the overall crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents—27.2% below the UK average of 8.1. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 49.1% of all incidents, followed by public order (14.0%) and criminal damage and arson (12.3%). The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, likely contributes to increased tourism and the temporary vacating of homes, which may elevate burglary risks. However, this month saw no reported burglaries, a stark departure from the usual seasonal pattern. The area's relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests effective local policing or community engagement strategies, though the sudden spike in personal theft warrants scrutiny. The breakdown of crime types indicates a combination of local dynamics and broader national trends, with public order offences and criminal damage significantly exceeding UK averages. This data illustrates an area with generally low crime levels but pockets of concern requiring targeted attention.

August 2025 witnessed a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, is striking given the absence of such offences in July. Concurrently, possession of weapons also doubled, moving from zero to two incidents—a figure 122% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Public order offences saw a 60% increase, reaching eight incidents, which is 38% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. These shifts highlight a growing concern in areas related to public safety and weapons control. In contrast, burglary rates fell by 50%, with only one reported incident compared to two in July, aligning with the seasonal context of empty homes during August. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 37.5%, dropping from eight to five incidents, though this category remains significantly below the UK average (66% below). Vehicle crime also declined by 33.3%, from three to two incidents, a figure 49% below the UK average. The most alarming deviation from the UK norm is the 122% surge in weapon possession, which could signal emerging issues in local law enforcement or community safety. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person particularly concerning, as it suggests a new vulnerability in personal security during the summer months.

Clowne's crime rate in August 2025 (5.9 per 1,000) represents a 3.5% increase from July's rate of 5.7, reflecting a slight upward trend. This translates to roughly two crimes per day across the area's population of 9,690 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 170 residents—a figure that, while higher than the UK average's monthly exposure (which would be calculated differently), highlights the localized nature of crime in Clowne. The 27.2% gap between Clowne's rate and the UK average underscores the area's relative safety, though this contrast is nuanced by specific categories exceeding national norms. For instance, public order offences in Clowne are 38% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in community policing. The 1-in-170 resident monthly exposure rate is a useful metric for residents to contextualize their personal risk, though this figure is monthly and not daily. Compared to the UK average, Clowne's population-scaled perspective reveals a mixed picture: while overall crime is lower, certain categories like weapon possession and public order offences demand closer attention. This comparison illustrates how local factors—such as the area's built-up character and seasonal tourism—can shape crime patterns distinct from national trends.