Bolsover Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Bolsover’s crime rate in October 2023 stood at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5% below the UK average of 8.0. This positions the district as a slightly safer area compared to national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.4%) and public order incidents (11.0%). These figures suggest a mix of persistent issues and seasonal influences, particularly as October brings darker evenings and the approach of Halloween. The higher-than-UK-average rates for public order offences (36% above) and violence and sexual offences (11% above) indicate areas where local policing and community engagement may need focused attention. Conversely, shoplifting, other theft, and vehicle crime all showed significant underperformance relative to UK averages, with shoplifting rates 31% below the national figure. This could reflect the district’s character as a largely rural or low-density area, where commercial activity may be less concentrated than in urban centres. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: the return of darker evenings may contribute to increased anti-social behaviour, while Halloween-related events could influence public order incidents. However, the overall decline in crime compared to the UK average suggests that local initiatives or demographic factors may be tempering broader national trends. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed, with violent crimes making up over a third of the total, highlighting the need for targeted strategies to address this segment of the crime profile.

October 2023 saw several notable shifts in Bolsover’s crime profile. Possession of weapons surged by 400% compared to September, rising from one reported incident to five. This dramatic increase may reflect heightened tensions or a specific local event. Burglary also rose sharply by 68.8%, jumping from 16 to 27 incidents, a trend that could be linked to seasonal transitions or increased home occupancy during the autumn period. Vehicle crime increased by 30%, influenced by changes in commuter patterns or colder weather driving more indoor activity. On the other hand, bicycle theft fell by 66.7%, from three to one incident, a decline that may align with reduced cycling during shorter daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 31%, a decrease that could be attributed to local initiatives or seasonal factors such as the end of school terms. Other theft also fell by 23.7%, from 38 to 29 cases. These variations highlight the combination of local conditions and national trends. Violence and sexual offences remain significantly above the UK average, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 compared to the national 2.7. This discrepancy may be influenced by Bolsover’s specific demographics or geographic factors, such as proximity to larger urban areas. Residents may find the drop in anti-social behaviour particularly relevant, as it suggests a potential improvement in community safety during this time of year.

Bolsover’s crime rate in October 2023 was 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a 6.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 8.1. This decline, while modest, indicates a slight improvement in local safety metrics. On a daily basis, the district experienced an average of 21 crimes per day in October, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the scale of incidents affecting the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 132 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of crime in a way that is relatable to local residents. Considering the district’s population of 83,773, this means that nearly 637 crimes were distributed across the area, with some areas likely experiencing higher concentrations than others. The comparison to the UK average underscores that Bolsover is performing slightly better than the national average, but this should not obscure the fact that certain crime types—such as public order offences and violence—remain high. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that, while the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the distribution of crime across categories is uneven. This suggests that local efforts to address specific types of crime, such as public order and violent incidents, may be critical to maintaining this relative safety. The monthly exposure figure, when viewed in conjunction with the previous month’s rate, highlights the fluctuating nature of crime and the importance of consistent monitoring to identify emerging patterns.