Clowne Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Clowne's crime profile in January 2025, accounting for over half of all reported crimes and remaining 16% above the UK average for this category. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with the area's overall safety record, which saw the total crime rate (5.4 per 1,000 residents) fall 23.9% below the national average. The built-up nature of Clowne, as a compact residential and commercial hub within Bolsover, may naturally concentrate certain types of crime while deterring others through its physical layout. Seasonal factors appear to play a significant role in shaping the monthly crime picture, with the post-holiday lull in January contributing to the 8.7% month-on-month decline in overall crime rates. However, the rise in property-related offences such as criminal damage and arson suggests that local conditions—potentially linked to the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces—may create specific vulnerabilities. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, despite the overall low crime rate, raises questions about the dynamics within Clowne's community. This category's persistent above-average rate may reflect broader societal trends or local factors such as the presence of specific demographics or environmental conditions that contribute to interpersonal crime. The contrast between this category's elevated rate and the overall safety of the area underscores the need for targeted interventions to address the root causes of violence while maintaining the positive trends in other crime categories. The seasonal context further complicates the analysis, as the reduced outdoor activity typical of January may shift criminal focus towards indoor spaces or more targeted, low-visibility acts, which could explain the disproportionate impact of violent crime compared to other types.

January saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (250% rise from 2 to 7 cases) and anti-social behaviour (100% increase from 3 to 6 cases), suggesting a shift in the crime mix towards property-related and disruptive incidents. This contrasts with declines in public order offences (-25%) and vehicle crime (-20%), which may reflect seasonal trends such as reduced foot traffic during the post-holiday period. Violence and sexual offences, though 16% above the UK average (2.9 per 1,000 vs 2.5 per 1,000), remained the dominant category, contributing to 53.9% of total crimes. Shoplifting also doubled from 1 to 2 cases, a stark contrast to its 68% deficit compared to the UK average for this category. These fluctuations highlight the need for residents to remain vigilant in areas where vandalism and anti-social behaviour have spiked, even as other crime types show reductions. The 39% deficit in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average suggests that local community initiatives or environmental factors may be mitigating some aspects of disruptive crime, though the rise in property damage indicates vulnerabilities in specific locations. Vehicle crime dropped by 20%, aligning with the post-holiday lull in commercial activity and reduced vehicle movement in the area. This decline, coupled with the increase in property damage, may signal a reallocation of criminal focus towards static targets such as buildings rather than mobile assets like vehicles.

Clowne's crime rate in January 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) marked an 8.7% decrease from December's 5.9 per 1,000, continuing a pattern observed in previous months where post-holiday periods correlate with reduced criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported per day, a figure consistent with the seasonal slowdown in outdoor activity typical of January. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 186 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure within the local population. This rate, while lower than the UK average, is shaped by Clowne's character as a built-up area within Bolsover, where a mix of residential and commercial spaces may influence crime patterns differently than larger urban centres. The population context further highlights that the crime rate remains well below the national benchmark, suggesting a relatively stable environment for residents despite the fluctuations in specific categories. The interplay between seasonal factors and the area's demographics likely contributes to the sustained lower-than-average rates, though the spike in property-related crimes deserves closer attention to local conditions. The built-up nature of Clowne, with its compact layout and limited open spaces, may naturally deter certain types of crime while concentrating others, such as anti-social behaviour and vandalism, in specific locations. This spatial dynamic, combined with the area's proximity to Bolsover's administrative functions, could explain the persistence of lower overall rates despite occasional spikes in particular categories.