Shirebrook Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 saw Shirebrook's crime rate hold steady at 7.6 per 1,000 residents, a figure 1.3% above the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This built-up area within Bolsover, characterized by its compact urban layout and proximity to larger towns, continues to experience a mix of crime types that reflect both local and national patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 45.6% of all incidents, a category that remains high compared to the UK average. This may be linked to the area's role as a commuter hub or its limited recreational facilities, which could contribute to tensions in public spaces. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage also featured prominently, suggesting a persistent challenge in managing disorderly conduct. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these trends: April's Easter period and milder weather could have influenced both crime patterns and police visibility. The rate of violence and sexual offences—3.5 per 1,000—was 35% above the UK average, a discrepancy that warrants further examination of local policing strategies and community engagement efforts. Conversely, public order offences were 22% below the UK average, a positive indicator that could reflect the effectiveness of recent initiatives in this area. The balance between property and violent crime—property crimes at 28 incidents versus 47 violent crimes—suggests a combination of factors, including the area's demographic profile and the availability of targeted resources.

April 2023 marked a notable decline in violent crime, with violence and sexual offences dropping by 11.3% to 47 incidents—a reduction that may reflect the Easter holiday's impact on local activity patterns. Anti-social behaviour also fell by 15.8%, from 19 to 16 incidents, suggesting a possible correlation with seasonal shifts in community engagement. However, other theft surged by 200.0%, rising from 3 to 9 incidents, indicating a growing concern in this category. Possession of weapons and drug-related crimes both doubled, increasing by 100.0% each, a trend that contrasts sharply with the overall downward trajectory. These spikes, though smaller in scale, highlight vulnerabilities in areas such as unlicensed premises or informal gatherings. Shirebrook's rate of violence and sexual offences—3.5 per 1,000—was 35% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area's proximity to larger urban centres or local socioeconomic factors. Meanwhile, public order offences fell 22% below the UK average, a positive sign for local law enforcement strategies.

Shirebrook's crime rate in April 2023 dropped 8.0% from the previous month's 8.3 per 1,000 to 7.6 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in local safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 131 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the built-up area's population of 13,504. Daily crime figures show an average of three crimes per day, a figure that, while low compared to larger urban centres, remains a focal point for local authorities. This rate is consistent with the area's character as a smaller, densely populated town where community policing efforts may have contributed to the decline. The reduction in violence and sexual offences, which fell by 11.3% month-on-month, aligns with seasonal factors—April's Easter period and milder spring weather may have encouraged more outdoor activity, diverting attention from high-crime areas. However, the persistence of violent crime at 45.6% of total incidents underscores the need for targeted interventions in hotspot locations.