Bolsover Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bolsover's overall crime rate for December 2025 was 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 12.9% below the UK average of 7.0. This performance, while modestly below the national benchmark, reflects a mix of crime types that align with the local character of a largely rural district with a significant retail presence. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 43.6% of all reported incidents, a figure consistent with the area's demographic patterns and the seasonal pressures of the Christmas shopping period. Anti-social behaviour followed with 9.5% of all crimes, a category that often sees spikes during festive seasons due to increased social interactions and public events. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (5.5% of total crimes) may be attributed to heightened retail security and the absence of large-scale commercial hubs typical of urban centres. Seasonal factors appear to have played a pivotal role in shaping these figures, with the combination of dark evenings, holiday-related disruptions, and the temporary closure of homes during the festive period likely contributing to the fluctuation in burglary and theft rates. The data also highlights a persistent challenge in reducing weapon possession, with rates remaining 43% above the UK average, a concern that warrants continued local attention.

December 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in theft from the person, with the category rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This sharp rise is particularly striking given the generally lower crime profile of the area. Concurrently, possession of weapons also surged by 200%, moving from 3 to 9 incidents—a shift that may reflect heightened tensions during the festive season. These increases contrast sharply with the 39.1% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 46 to 28 incidents, potentially influenced by increased retail security measures during the Christmas shopping period. The violent crime category, which accounts for 43.6% of all reported crimes, remained slightly above the UK average for violence and sexual offences (1% higher), though overall violent crime rates have seen a 48.5% drop in burglary. This mix of increases and decreases highlights the combination of factors affecting local crime patterns, with the most significant swings occurring in personal theft and weapon possession.

Bolsover's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, an 11.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.8. This marks a notable downward trend, particularly when considering the seasonal context of increased foot traffic during the Christmas shopping period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 16 crimes per day, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite the month-on-month reduction. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 165 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that is directly relatable to the local population. The decrease in burglary and robbery, which fell by 48.5% and 66.7% respectively, may suggest a combination of increased community vigilance and the temporary closure of homes during the holiday season. This contrasts with the sharp increase in theft from the person, which rose by 200%, indicating a need for further analysis of local patterns during the festive period.