Creswell Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Creswell’s February 2026 crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents places it 26.6% above the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a disparity that demands closer examination of local dynamics. The most striking outlier in this month’s data is the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences, which stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents — 42% above the UK average. This category alone accounted for 40.5% of all reported crimes, with 17 incidents recorded. The high proportion of violent crime is likely influenced by the area’s character as a built-up district within Bolsover, where social interactions in residential and commercial zones may contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 12 cases reported — a rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents, 153% above the UK average. This could be linked to the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and increased indoor congregation, which may amplify tensions in communal spaces. Criminal damage and arson also saw a notable increase, with 6 cases recorded (1.2 per 1,000 residents), 161% above the UK average. This spike may reflect the impact of colder weather on property maintenance or the use of open fires in residential areas. The overall crime profile highlights a stark contrast between Creswell and the broader UK context, where property crimes typically dominate. Here, violent crime is not only more prevalent but also significantly higher than national benchmarks. The seasonal context of February — a low point for outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull — may further amplify local patterns, with indoor spaces becoming focal points for anti-social behaviour and interpersonal conflicts. While direct causation, the interplay between environmental factors and community dynamics is evident in the month’s statistics.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category in February, accounting for 40.5% of all reported crimes. This rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents is 42% above the UK average, underscoring a significant local disparity. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour surged by 153% compared to the UK average, with 12 incidents recorded — a figure that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased indoor gatherings during colder weather. Criminal damage and arson also saw a 100% increase month-on-month, rising from 3 to 6 cases. This spike, though not uncommon in winter months, contrasts with an 83.3% decline in public order offences, which dropped from 6 to 1. The latter decrease could be attributed to reduced outdoor activity and fewer large gatherings. Shoplifting — typically linked to retail environments — fell to just one incident, 66% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the pre-spring lull in consumer activity.

Creswell’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 12.5% decline from the previous month’s rate of 9.2 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, suggests a potential shift in local patterns during the winter lull. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime levels compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 124 residents — a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the month-on-month decrease indicates a possible stabilisation of trends following a peak in January. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the elevated rate, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable, with the majority of incidents concentrated in specific categories such as violence and anti-social behaviour.