Bolsover Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2025, Bolsover’s overall crime rate stood at 7.5 per 1,000 residents, 7.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure translates to a per-capita risk of encountering a crime in the area that is slightly lower than the national norm, though local variations in crime types reveal a more nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.3% of all reported crimes, a category that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as the start of summer, when social interactions increase. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, making up 25.8% of the total, potentially linked to the longer evenings and community activities that characterise the season. The UK comparison highlights a mixed profile: while burglary rates were 79% above the national average, shoplifting and vehicle crime were significantly lower—52% and 19% below the UK figures, respectively. This contrast may reflect the area’s demographic and geographic profile, with a lower density of commercial hubs compared to major urban centres. The seasonal context of June, with its extended daylight hours and the beginning of tourism in nearby coastal or rural areas, may also contribute to fluctuations in certain crime types. However, direct links between these factors and the observed trends, suggesting that other local dynamics, such as policing strategies or community initiatives, could play a role in shaping the crime picture.

June 2025 saw a sharp increase in possession of weapons, rising by 166.7% (from 3 to 8 incidents), a figure that may reflect heightened tensions in certain areas. Concurrently, burglary rates surged by 116.7% (from 18 to 39), placing Bolsover’s burglary rate 79% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This stark divergence from the national trend could indicate vulnerabilities in local property security measures or changes in criminal activity patterns. In contrast, theft from the person fell by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), and robbery dropped by 40% (from 5 to 3), highlighting areas where crime prevention efforts may be yielding results. Shoplifting incidents were 52% below the UK average, suggesting that local retail environments may be effectively deterring such crimes through surveillance or community engagement.

Bolsover's crime rate in June 2025 remained stable at 7.5 per 1,000, a 1.3% decrease from the previous month’s 7.6 per 1,000. This minor fluctuation suggests consistency in the local crime picture, with no significant shifts in overall risk levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 21 crimes per day, a figure that, while informative, does not capture the full context of how these incidents are distributed across the district. Over the course of June, the monthly exposure rate—1 reported crime for every 133 residents—provides a tangible measure of risk for residents, translating to a roughly 0.75% chance of experiencing a crime in the month. When scaled to the population of 83,773, this rate underscores that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. However, the variation in crime types and their distribution across the area may influence perceptions of safety differently than the raw numbers suggest.