Creswell Crime Rate December 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Creswell's December 2023 crime profile, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. This category, at 2.7 per 1,000 residents, sits 3% above the UK average, underscoring a localised challenge in managing public safety. The area's crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents places it 12.5% above the UK average, a disparity that may be influenced by Creswell's built-up character within Bolsover, where concentrated populations and limited spatial dispersion can amplify certain crime types. Anti-social behaviour, contributing 26.2% of all crimes, was 126% above the UK average, a stark indicator of community tensions or unmet social needs. Seasonal factors—such as the Christmas shopping peak, dark evenings, and empty homes over holidays—likely contributed to the elevated rates of property crimes like shoplifting and other theft. While the overall rate remains above the national benchmark, the breakdown reveals a nuanced picture: violent crime trends appear to moderate during the festive season, while anti-social behaviour and property-related offences persist as significant challenges. The area's relatively small population of 5,211 residents means that even modest increases in crime can impact local communities, a dynamic that requires targeted interventions and community engagement to address effectively.

December 2023 saw a 17.6% reduction in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 17 to 14 incidents—a shift that may reflect the impact of Christmas-related community activities or reduced public gatherings during the festive period. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 33.3%, rising from 3 to 4 cases, likely linked to the peak of Christmas shopping activity. Anti-social behaviour remained a stark outlier, 126% above the UK average at 2.1 per 1,000, a figure that dwarfs the national benchmark for this category. This contrast between violent crime declines and property crime increases highlights a combination of seasonal factors, with retail activity driving some trends while others, like violence, appear to ease during the holiday season. Residents may find the 17.6% drop in violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential reduction in conflict during the month.

Creswell's December 2023 crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents marks an 8.7% decline from the previous month's 8.8 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable shift in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 31 days, equating to a localised rate of 1 crime per day. Over the course of the month, this translated to one reported crime for every 124 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population density. While the overall rate remains above the UK average, the month-on-month reduction suggests temporary factors—such as seasonal transitions or community interventions—may have influenced crime patterns. This daily and monthly breakdown provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, illustrating that while crime is present, its frequency is not overwhelming when viewed in proportion to the local population.