Bolsover Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Bolsover in November 2023 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent offences, which accounted for 40.7% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.8 per 1,000 residents, slightly exceeded the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a particular focus on interpersonal crime in this area. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 14.3% of all reports, while criminal damage and arson (10.7%) and public order offences (9.8%) also featured prominently. This distribution contrasts with the UK national pattern, where property crimes typically dominate. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and darker evenings—likely influenced these trends. The reduced daylight hours may have contributed to a higher incidence of public order issues, while the pre-Christmas shopping period could explain the relatively low levels of shoplifting (5.3% of all crimes). Despite these factors, Bolsover's overall crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents remains 8% below the UK average, suggesting a generally safer environment compared to the national picture. This lower rate, combined with the specific emphasis on violent crime, illustrates a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disorder are more pressing concerns than property-related offences. The absence of significant spikes in theft from the person or bicycle theft—both at 0.2 per 1,000—further underscores the area's unique crime dynamics, which appear to be shaped by local demographics and seasonal rhythms.

November 2023 saw a 19.2% increase in criminal damage and arson, rising from 52 to 62 incidents. This spike, coupled with a 40% rise in possession of weapons (5 to 7), suggests potential shifts in community dynamics or seasonal influences such as Bonfire Night. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both declined sharply, with burglary dropping 40.7% (27 to 16) and vehicle crime falling 30.8% (39 to 27). These decreases may reflect improved security measures or reduced opportunities during colder months. Bolsover's violence and sexual offences rate (2.8 per 1,000) is 8% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) is 5% below. Residents may find the 66.7% drop in robbery cases (3 to 1) particularly reassuring. The crime mix reveals a combination of property crimes and violent offences, with the latter dominating at 40.7% of all reports.

Bolsover's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 6.9 per 1,000 residents, an 8.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.6 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential shift in local patterns, though seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced retail activity may contribute. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while specific to Bolsover, offers context for residents assessing local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area within the range of typical urban centres. When viewed against the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Bolsover's rate is 8% lower, indicating a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. However, this overall figure masks variations in specific crime categories, such as public order offences, which are 32% above the UK average. These discrepancies highlight the need to consider crime type when evaluating local safety.