Bolsover Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 saw an unexpected surge in drug-related crimes in Bolsover, rising by 83.3% compared to the previous month. This sharp increase in a category typically associated with long-term trends rather than seasonal fluctuations stands out as the most surprising development. The overall crime rate for the district was 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing Bolsover 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type, accounting for 38.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 19.8%. The seasonal context of August—as a peak holiday month—may partly explain the continued presence of violent crime, though the district’s relatively low burglary rate (0.3 per 1,000) suggests that the combination of local policing strategies and the transient nature of August visitors has contributed to a safer environment for property crimes. Public order offences were 38% above the UK average, a figure that could reflect the district’s unique mix of rural and semi-urban areas where informal gatherings and alcohol-related incidents are more prevalent during summer months. This contrast between above-average public order crime and below-average burglary rates highlights the combination of local demographics and seasonal activity patterns in shaping the district’s crime profile.

Drug-related crimes in Bolsover rose sharply by 83.3% in August 2025, jumping from 6 to 11 incidents—a significant departure from the typically stable trends seen in this category. This increase coincides with the district’s position 63% below the UK average for drug offences, suggesting a localized spike rather than a national trend. Meanwhile, robbery incidents fell by 87.5%, dropping from 8 to 1, marking one of the most substantial decreases across all crime types. This decline may be linked to the district’s seasonal dynamics, with fewer residents present during the August holiday period. Public order offences also saw a 34% increase, reaching 67 incidents, which is 38% above the UK average. This contrast with the 84% reduction in shoplifting (from 22 to 9) illustrates a shift in the crime mix, with more incidents occurring in public spaces rather than retail environments. For residents, the 100% drop in bicycle theft—falling from 2 to 1—provides a concrete example of how targeted policing or seasonal factors can influence specific crime categories, even as broader trends remain complex.

Bolsover’s August 2025 crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 9.2% decrease compared to the previous month’s rate of 8.0 per 1,000, reflecting a downward trend in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 20 crimes per day in August, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, remains significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 137 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average of 1-in-122 residents. This lower frequency of incidents per capita is particularly evident in categories such as theft from the person, which was 100% below the UK average, and shoplifting, which fell 84% compared to the national rate. However, the district’s higher-than-average rates for public order offences (38% above UK levels) and criminal damage (19% above) suggest that local challenges persist in certain areas. With a population of 83,773, these figures translate to a community where the majority of residents experience a relatively low risk of serious crime, though targeted interventions may be needed to address the specific categories where Bolsover diverges from the national average.