Bolsover Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bolsover's overall crime rate in April 2025 stood at 7.1 per 1,000 residents, marking a 7.8% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area's relative success in maintaining lower crime levels, particularly in property-related offences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 36.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and criminal damage and arson (9.5%). The seasonal context of April, with its Easter celebrations and springtime activities, may have influenced these patterns. Increased foot traffic in public spaces during the Easter period could have contributed to the 36.6% share of violent crimes, though this remains consistent with year-round trends in a mixed urban-rural district. Anti-social behaviour, while below the UK average for most categories, was 13% higher than the national benchmark, suggesting local factors such as community dynamics or infrastructure challenges may play a role. The lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (47% below UK average) and shoplifting (70% below) indicate that targeted local initiatives, such as improved street lighting or community policing, may be effective in these areas. However, the persistent above-average rates for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage highlight the need for continued focus on these issues. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between national trends and local-specific challenges, with the Easter period and spring weather likely contributing to fluctuations in certain categories.

April 2025 saw a 51.6% drop in drugs-related crimes, falling from 31 to 15 incidents. This decline likely reflects the impact of Easter-related disruptions to drug supply chains or increased community engagement in prevention efforts. Public order offences also decreased by 38%, from 71 to 44, a shift that may correlate with the seasonal transition into spring, when outdoor activity typically increases but incidents of disorder decrease due to warmer weather. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both doubled, with two incidents each. While these increases are statistically significant, they remain low in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21.2% of all crimes, was 13% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge in this category. Vehicle crime, at 0.2 per 1,000, was 47% below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in this area.

Bolsover's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 7.1 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% decline from the previous month's 7.8 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with a broader trend of lower reported crimes, though the pace of decline varied across categories. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 142 residents, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. Daily crime counts averaged 20 incidents per day, consistent with seasonal patterns but lower than the 23.7 daily crimes recorded in March 2025. The population context reveals that while the rate is below the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (591) remains significant for a district of 83,773 residents. This suggests that while progress is evident, sustained efforts may be required to maintain these reductions, particularly given the fluctuating nature of certain crime types.