Creswell Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2025, Creswell's crime rate stood at 14.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 75.3% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark deviation underscores a pressing challenge for the local community, particularly as violent crimes and property-related offences dominate the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.3% of all reported incidents, with 35 cases recorded—more than double the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Other theft (13 incidents) and anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) followed closely, reflecting a pattern of concentrated risk in specific areas or demographics. The seasonal context of May, with its longer evenings and increased socialising, may partly explain the rise in violent and property crimes, as outdoor activity and alcohol consumption often correlate with higher incident rates. However, the absence of a clear causal link between these factors and the specific crime types recorded means that further analysis is needed to determine underlying causes. For residents, the per-capita perspective is critical: each individual in Creswell faces a 1-in-70 chance of being involved in a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that likely feels more tangible in the context of local streets and public spaces. The data also reveals a mixed picture in terms of property crime, with shoplifting and other theft surging while burglary and vehicle crime declined. This duality may reflect shifting priorities among offenders or changes in policing focus. As a built-up area within Bolsover, Creswell's crime profile is shaped by its proximity to urban centres and the potential influence of transient populations. However, without additional demographic or geographic data, it remains challenging to pinpoint exact drivers. The challenge for local authorities is to balance resource allocation between addressing the sharp increases in violent and theft-related crimes while maintaining efforts to reduce other categories that have seen declines.

May 2025 saw a staggering 1200% increase in other theft, rising from 1 to 13 incidents. This surge, combined with a 500% jump in shoplifting (1 to 6), suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as increased foot traffic during longer evenings. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 60% (5 to 2), and burglary dropped by 50% (4 to 2), indicating some areas of reduced risk. Violent crimes, which account for 47.3% of all reported incidents, remain 137% above the UK average, with 35 cases recorded. This stark discrepancy highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas, particularly where violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile. For residents, the 1200% rise in other theft is a concrete warning to remain cautious with personal belongings in public spaces.

Creswell's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 14.2 per 1,000 residents, a 37.1% increase from the previous month's 10.4 per 1,000. This upward trend reflects a growing concern for local residents, particularly as daily crime counts averaged 2 incidents per day over the 31-day period. Translating this to a monthly scale, one reported crime occurred for every 70 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population of 5,211. The shift in crime mix from April to May shows a marked rise in violent crimes and property-related offences, which contrasts with a decline in public order and burglary incidents. While the overall rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, the local context—such as the area's built-up nature and seasonal factors like longer evenings—may partly explain these fluctuations. Residents should remain vigilant, especially given the sharp increase in specific categories like other theft and shoplifting, which could signal changes in local activity patterns or enforcement effectiveness.