Creswell Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Creswell's crime profile in February 2025 reveals a stark outlier: violence and sexual offences, which account for 52.2% of all reported crimes, are 96% above the UK average. This figure, at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, dwarfs the national rate of 2.4 per 1,000 and highlights a significant divergence from broader trends. The overall crime rate of 8.8 per 1,000 places the area 31.3% above the UK average, a gap that persists despite the month's typically low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category (19.6% of incidents), is also 75% above the UK average, suggesting patterns of community-level conflict or disorder that may be exacerbated by winter conditions. The seasonal context of February—characterized by shorter days and colder temperatures—could contribute to increased indoor gatherings or reduced community engagement, factors that may indirectly influence crime trends. However, the absence of a clear seasonal pattern in property crimes, which account for only 17.4% of incidents, indicates that the area's crime drivers are more complex. The low rate of vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and drugs-related offences (0.2 per 1,000), both below UK averages, suggests that certain crime types are less prevalent, due to local policing efforts or demographic characteristics. These mixed signals underscore the need for a nuanced understanding of Creswell's unique crime profile, shaped by its built-up nature within Bolsover and the interplay of local and national factors.

February 2025 saw a sharp 80% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from five to nine incidents. This surge, coupled with a 14.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, suggests a shift in crime dynamics that may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours. Vehicle crime increased by 100%—from zero to one incident—marking an unusual spike in a category typically lower in Creswell. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell by 50%, and other crime dropped by 33.3%, indicating some areas of decline. The violent crime rate in Creswell (4.6 per 1,000) is 96% above the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, a disparity that contrasts with the UK's overall trend of declining violent crime. This stark contrast raises questions about local conditions, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, that may contribute to the anomaly.

Creswell's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 8.8 per 1,000 residents, a 12.2% increase from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This places the area 31.3% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent divergence from national trends. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of two crimes per day in February, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 113 residents, a ratio that underscores the local impact of crime even in a relatively small population. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant when compared to the UK average, though direct national comparisons for Creswell are not available. The population context further illustrates that, despite the area's modest size, the crime rate remains elevated, suggesting potential localized factors such as community dynamics or seasonal influences that warrant closer examination.