Bolsover Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Bolsover during November 2025 reveals a distinct pattern, with violent crimes dominating the local landscape. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes, a share significantly higher than the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This concentration of violent crime contrasts with lower rates of anti-social behaviour, which stood at 0.8 per 1,000—25% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November, marked by extended darkness, Bonfire Night, and Black Friday shopping, likely influences these trends. The higher prevalence of violent crime may be linked to the area’s character as a mixed rural-urban district with pockets of concentrated population, where social interactions and economic pressures could intersect. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime showed mixed results, with shoplifting rising sharply and vehicle crime remaining 25% above the UK average. These findings highlight a combination of local demographics, seasonal factors, and the broader economic environment. The area’s lower overall crime rate compared to the UK—6.8 per 1,000 versus 7.3—suggests that while certain categories remain elevated, systemic efforts may be mitigating broader risks. This balance of crime types illustrates a community grappling with specific challenges, particularly in violent crime, while maintaining a generally lower crime profile than the national average.

November 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery increasing by 200% compared to the previous month, rising from 3 to 9 incidents. This spike coincides with the Black Friday shopping period, which may have heightened opportunities for opportunistic crimes. Shoplifting also surged by 130%, jumping from 20 to 46 cases, potentially linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the holiday season. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 38.2%, from 102 to 63, a reduction that may reflect the impact of seasonal events or local enforcement measures. Bolsover’s rate of violence and sexual offences—2.7 per 1,000—remains 5% above the UK average, underscoring a persistent challenge in this category. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remains 25% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts to address public order issues may be yielding results.

Bolsover's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 6.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a 5.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.2. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the final quarter of the year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 146 residents over the course of the month. When compared to the UK average, Bolsover's overall rate remains 6.8% below, reflecting a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels despite the seasonal volatility of November. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area’s crime profile, while showing fluctuations, does not exceed national benchmarks significantly. This suggests a combination of local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics—may contribute to the sustained lower rate, even as specific crime categories show divergence from the UK average.