Bolsover Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences emerged as the dominant category in Bolsover’s January 2024 crime profile, accounting for 39.3% of all reported incidents. This focus on interpersonal crime, which sits 8% above the UK average (2.8 vs 2.6 per 1,000), contrasts with the area’s relatively low property crime rates. With an overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents—5.4% below the UK average of 7.4—Bolsover’s profile reflects a mix of moderate risk and specific vulnerabilities. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage followed as the next most common categories, both exceeding UK averages by 11% and 23% respectively. This pattern may be consistent with the area’s character as a mixed rural-urban district where community tensions and property neglect could contribute to such trends. Seasonal context also plays a role: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall may partly explain lower shoplifting rates and the absence of major spikes in theft from the person. However, the significant increase in possession of weapons—rising from one to six incidents—raises questions about local firearm management practices. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the concentration of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas prone to interpersonal conflict. This data underscores the importance of understanding local dynamics rather than relying solely on national comparisons, as Bolsover’s unique mix of urban and rural environments shapes its crime profile in distinct ways.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in possession of weapons, rising by 500% from one incident to six, and bicycle theft doubling from zero to one. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, may partly reflect heightened awareness or seasonal factors such as post-holiday firearm storage practices. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by 30.8%, dropping from 13 to 9, potentially indicating a temporary reduction in illicit activity during the colder months. The crime mix also shifted notably: violence and sexual offences accounted for 39.3% of all crimes, significantly above the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (2.8 vs 2.6). This contrast with categories like shoplifting, which were 12% below the UK average, suggests a localised focus on interpersonal crime rather than property theft. A resident would find the 19 daily crime figure useful for contextualising local safety. below the UK average.

Bolsover's crime rate in January 2024 rose by 2.6% compared to December 2023, increasing from 6.8 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, suggests a shift in local crime dynamics during the early weeks of the year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 reported crimes per day, a figure that, while lower than some urban counterparts, reflects the unique character of Bolsover as a mixed rural-urban district. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the context of its population of 83,773. This ratio highlights the relative safety of the district, even as specific crime categories show fluctuations. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that while individual incidents may capture attention, the broader statistical picture remains one of moderate risk compared to national benchmarks.