Bolsover Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bolsover's crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2024 places it 8.6% below the UK average of 8.1, reflecting a relatively safer environment compared to national trends. This local authority district, which spans a mix of rural and semi-urban areas, recorded 621 total crimes over the month, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 42.7% of the total. These figures highlight a pronounced focus on interpersonal crime, which may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the Halloween period, when community gatherings and increased foot traffic in local areas could contribute to higher rates of anti-social behaviour. The data also reveals a notable disparity in crime type distribution: while violent crime remains elevated relative to the UK average (3.2 per 1,000 vs 2.7 per 1,000), property-related offences like shoplifting and burglary are significantly below national levels (44% and 70% below respectively). This contrast may be linked to Bolsover's character as a district with lower retail density and fewer high-traffic commercial zones compared to larger urban centres. The seasonal context of October—marked by reduced daylight and the transition from summer to autumn—may also play a role in shaping crime patterns, as darker evenings could impact visibility and deterrence in public spaces. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the concentration of violent crime underscores the need for targeted community policing strategies in areas with higher foot traffic or social interaction, such as town centres and local events venues.

October 2024 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with possession of weapons surging by 450% (from 2 to 11 incidents) and robbery increasing by 200% (from 1 to 3). These spikes, though small in absolute terms, suggest potential shifts in local dynamics, such as heightened tensions or changes in enforcement patterns. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 34.3% (67 to 44), a decline that may be attributed to seasonal factors like reduced outdoor activity or targeted interventions during the Halloween period. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17.7% of all crimes, also decreased by 27.7% (65 to 47), though it remains slightly above the UK average. The most striking contrast to national trends is the 44% deficit in shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000 vs 0.7 per 1,000 UK average), which could reflect Bolsover's limited retail presence or effective local deterrents. Residents might find the 64% reduction in other theft (30 to 19) particularly noteworthy, indicating a possible success in addressing opportunistic crimes in local areas. These month-on-month changes underscore the importance of monitoring specific crime types to identify emerging patterns, even as the overall rate remains below the UK average.

Bolsover's crime rate in October 2024 (7.4 per 1,000) represents a 5.6% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 20 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while modest, remains a tangible presence for local residents. When scaled to the population of 83,773, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 135 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, necessitates ongoing community vigilance. The contrast with the UK average is particularly pronounced in categories such as burglary (70% below the national rate) and shoplifting (44% below), which may be attributable to Bolsover's lower population density and fewer commercial hubs compared to larger urban areas. However, the elevated rate of violence and sexual offences (20% above the UK average) highlights a critical disparity that warrants focused attention. These figures suggest that while Bolsover's overall crime environment is relatively secure, targeted efforts to address interpersonal crime may be necessary to align with national benchmarks. The combination of lower property crime rates and higher violent crime rates paints a complex picture of a district where community cohesion and policing strategies could play a pivotal role in shaping future trends.