Bolsover Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Bolsover, 9.1 crimes were recorded in June 2023, placing the area 7.1% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of encountering approximately 25 crimes, with one reported incident affecting roughly every 110 residents over the course of the month. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.4%) and public order offences (10.5%). These figures suggest a pattern of interpersonal conflict and community disruption that may be influenced by seasonal factors. June marks the beginning of summer, with longer daylight hours potentially altering social dynamics and increasing opportunities for certain types of crime. The higher-than-average rates for violence and anti-social behaviour could reflect increased social interaction in public spaces. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of theft from the person and burglary may indicate effective community policing or environmental factors that deter property crime in this area. The data underscores the importance of understanding how local conditions intersect with broader crime trends to inform targeted interventions.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 800% compared to the previous month, a stark increase from one to nine incidents. This surge, while small in absolute terms, warrants attention given its potential implications for public safety. Other crime increased by 25%, with a rise from 24 to 30 incidents, suggesting a broadening of criminal activity beyond specific categories. Conversely, robbery fell by 75% (from four to one incident), and bicycle theft dropped by two-thirds (from three to one), possibly reflecting seasonal changes in activity patterns or the impact of local initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained significantly above the UK average, with 3.6 per 1,000 residents compared to the national rate of 2.9 per 1,000. Similarly, anti-social behaviour was 22% above the UK average, and public order offences were 49% higher. These disparities highlight areas where local conditions may be contributing to elevated crime rates. For instance, the high incidence of public order offences could be linked to increased foot traffic in certain areas during summer. Residents may find the 800% increase in weapons possession particularly concerning, as it indicates a potential escalation in violent incidents that could require targeted community engagement or policing strategies.

Bolsover's crime rate in June 2023 decreased by 6% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.7 to 9.1 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend suggests some short-term stabilization in the area's crime profile, though it remains above the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately 25 crimes were reported, equating to a local figure that residents may find more immediately tangible than national statistics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides context for understanding the frequency of incidents within the population. This rate is slightly higher than the UK average, but the comparison is not directly comparable due to differences in local demographics and policing strategies. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while Bolsover's crime rate is elevated, it is not drastically so—each resident faces a manageable, though non-trivial, risk. The previous month's higher rate may have been influenced by factors such as the end of the school term or early summer events. The current rate, while still above the UK average, indicates a potential shift in crime patterns that could be influenced by local initiatives or natural seasonal variations.