Creswell Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Creswell's crime rate in September 2024 (10.8 per 1,000 residents) places the built-up area within Bolsover 40.3% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark deviation from the national trend underscores the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by local dynamics that differ from the broader UK context. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.6% of all reported incidents (25 cases). This was followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and public order offences (14.3%), both of which are significantly above UK averages. The seasonal context of September — a time of back-to-school activity, university freshers arriving, and the transition to shorter evenings — may have influenced these patterns. The high rate of violent crime could be linked to the area's demographic composition, with younger populations and associated social interactions contributing to increased incidents. Meanwhile, the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, which saw a 100% increase from August, may indicate targeted activity during this period. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting and other theft (both below UK averages) suggest that local retail environments or community engagement efforts might be mitigating certain types of crime. However, the overall trend of higher-than-average violence and public order offences indicates that the area faces specific challenges that require targeted interventions. The seasonal shift, with evenings drawing in and school terms beginning, may have created conditions that amplify certain types of criminal activity while reducing others, highlighting the need for continuous monitoring and adaptive policing strategies.

September 2024 saw a sharp rise in criminal damage and arson, with a 100% increase compared to August (from 0 to 7 incidents). This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in other theft cases (from 1 to 2), suggests a potential shift in criminal activity patterns during the month. Conversely, shoplifting cases dropped by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), a decline that may reflect seasonal changes or reduced foot traffic in retail areas. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 52.9% (from 17 to 8), a notable decrease that could be linked to the start of the school term and associated community activities. The breakdown of crimes reveals that violence and sexual offences (4.8 per 1,000) are 83% above the UK average, while shoplifting and other theft are below the national average. These variations highlight the combination of local factors and broader crime trends, with specific categories such as public order offences (1.5 per 1,000) showing a 168% gap above the UK figure.

Creswell's crime rate in September 2024 (10.8 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 12.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 12.3 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, suggests a possible stabilisation in local crime trends after a period of elevated activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 93 residents — a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a way that relates directly to the community. Daily crime counts averaged approximately two incidents per day, a figure that aligns with the area's built-up character and local population density. When compared to the UK average, Creswell's rate remains significantly higher, but the month-on-month drop indicates that local efforts or seasonal factors may have influenced this shift. The contrast between the area's current figures and its previous month's numbers underscores the importance of tracking trends over time, particularly in an environment where crime patterns can fluctuate with changing demographics or external events.