Bolsover Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bolsover's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 7.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 6.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This relatively lower rate, despite a 15.2% month-on-month increase from September's 6.3 per 1,000, reflects a combination of local conditions and seasonal factors. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.3% of all reported crimes — 5% above the UK average. This suggests a localised concentration of violent incidents, possibly influenced by October-specific dynamics such as the transition to darker evenings and the timing of school terms. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 5% below the UK average, indicating a lower incidence of disruptive incidents compared to national trends. The data also shows a stark contrast in crime types, with shoplifting at 68% below the UK average and burglary 33% above. These disparities may be linked to Bolsover's specific characteristics, such as its mix of rural and semi-urban areas, which could influence both property crime rates and the likelihood of anti-social behaviour. The seasonal context of October — with clocks going back, darker evenings, and Halloween — may also contribute to shifts in crime patterns, particularly in violent and public order offences. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the month-on-month increase suggests that local authorities and residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas experiencing rising burglary and violent crime rates.

Violent crimes in October 2025 increased by 5% compared to the UK average, with 238 incidents reported — the highest category by volume. This rise, despite a 6.5% overall rate below the UK average, highlights a concentrated risk in this category. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 68% compared to the UK average, with only 20 incidents recorded, suggesting possible deterrents or seasonal factors at play. Meanwhile, burglary saw an 87.5% increase month-on-month, rising from 16 to 30 cases — a sharp upward trend that may be linked to October's darker evenings and increased home occupancy during the school term. Bicycle theft also doubled, from 2 to 4 incidents, a change that could reflect heightened activity in local parks or recreational areas during the month. These shifts in crime mix illustrate how seasonal and environmental factors may influence different categories differently, with some crimes rising while others decline sharply.

Bolsover's crime rate in October 2025 rose 15.2% compared to September's 6.3 per 1,000, reaching 7.2 per 1,000 — still 6.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 20 crimes reported daily across the district, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the density of incidents in a population of 83,773. This rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a marked increase from the previous month, suggesting seasonal or situational factors may be influencing crime patterns. The rise in violent crimes, which now account for 39.3% of all reported incidents, contrasts with a decline in shoplifting and other theft categories, illustrating a shift in the nature of criminal activity. This shift may be linked to October-specific factors such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, which could influence both perpetrator behaviour and community awareness.