Creswell Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Creswell during October 2024 reveals a distinct pattern dominated by violent and sexual offences, which account for over half of all reported crimes. At 8.6 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 6.2% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a difference that aligns with broader trends observed in smaller built-up areas within rural regions. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (23 cases) over property crimes (12 cases) suggests a dynamic that diverges from the national profile, where property crimes typically make up a larger share. This imbalance may reflect local factors such as community density, seasonal activity, or specific policing challenges. October's transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween could have influenced this pattern, with increased opportunities for crimes occurring in low-light conditions. Anti-social behaviour (7 cases) and criminal damage (6 cases) also feature prominently, though these rates remain within the UK's broader range. Burglary and shoplifting rates are below the UK average, which could indicate effective local measures or a lower retail presence compared to urban centres. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, colder weather, and Halloween-related activity—likely plays a role in shaping crime patterns, though the exact connection requires further analysis. These findings highlight a crime profile shaped by both local characteristics and national trends, with violent crime emerging as a key concern for residents and authorities.

October 2024 saw significant shifts in crime types within Creswell, with a 100% increase in drug-related offences, other crime, and robbery, all of which previously had zero reports. This sudden rise in these categories may indicate emerging trends or unrecorded activities that warrant closer attention. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 87.5% (from 8 to 1 cases), and shoplifting fell by 50% (from 2 to 1 cases), possibly due to Halloween-related events that may have temporarily diverted attention or increased community vigilance. The rate of violence and sexual offences (4.4 per 1,000) is 65% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 39% lower burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000 vs 0.3 per 1,000 nationally). This divergence suggests a unique local dynamic, where interpersonal conflict or social factors may be more pronounced than property-related issues. Residents may find the 1-in-116 monthly exposure rate (1 crime per 116 residents) a useful benchmark for understanding risk in their area, though this figure is a monthly aggregate and does not reflect daily patterns. The absence of significant changes in anti-social behaviour (1.3 per 1,000, 1% above UK average) or other theft (0.6 per 1,000, 7% above UK average) indicates stability in these categories, which could be attributed to consistent policing efforts or community engagement initiatives.

Creswell's crime rate in October 2024 (8.6 per 1,000) represents a 19.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.8 per 1,000, marking a notable downward trend. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal patterns observed in similar areas, where crime rates often decline as the year progresses into colder months. On a daily basis, Creswell recorded approximately 1 crime per day in October, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the area's small population of 5,211 residents. Over the course of the month, this translated to a 1-in-116 resident exposure rate, a metric that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. When compared to the UK average, Creswell's violent crime rate (4.4 per 1,000) is higher, but its burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) is 39% below the national average, highlighting a regional disparity in crime priorities. This contrast may be influenced by Creswell's built-up area status within Bolsover, where community density and local services could affect crime dynamics differently than in larger urban centres. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-116, while lower than the UK's average monthly exposure (which is not provided here), offers a tangible reference point for residents to contextualise their safety within the area's specific demographics and geography.