Shirebrook Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Shirebrook, 10.3 crimes were reported in June 2023—a rate 21.2% above the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk of roughly one crime for every 97 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the impact of crime on daily life. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.6% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.6%) and public order offences (11.5%). These figures align with the area’s likely character as a built-up community where public spaces may see concentrated activity, contributing to anti-social behaviour and interpersonal conflicts. The seasonal context of June—a time of longer days and the start of summer—may have influenced patterns, though no direct correlation is evident in the data. Violent crime remains elevated compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences 58% above the national benchmark. This suggests a localised concentration of risk, linked to social dynamics or community-specific factors. While property crimes (26 incidents) were lower than violent crimes, their share of the total (18.7%) indicates that burglary and vehicle crime still pose concerns, albeit at a lower scale than violent offences. direct causal links, but the dominance of violent crime highlights a need for targeted community engagement or policing strategies to address underlying factors.

June saw significant increases in vehicle crime (+200%), shoplifting (+100%), and burglary (+50%), reflecting potential shifts in criminal activity. Vehicle crime, which rose from two to six incidents, may be linked to seasonal factors such as increased car use during summer. Shoplifting’s doubling could indicate targeted retail areas or heightened activity in local shops. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 68.8%, and other theft decreased by 40%, due to seasonal closures or reduced opportunities. Violence and sexual offences remained 58% above the UK average, a stark contrast to categories like vehicle crime (15% below UK average) and shoplifting (44% below UK average). These disparities highlight uneven risk profiles, with violent crime dominating the local landscape. For residents, the sharp rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of how specific crime types can surge rapidly, even as others decline.

In June 2023, Shirebrook’s crime rate remained stable compared to May, with a 1.4% increase from 10.2 to 10.3 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no major shifts in crime patterns. above the UK average. On a daily basis, residents faced an average of five reported crimes each day, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 97 residents, highlighting the frequency of incidents within a relatively small population. This monthly exposure rate underscores that while the overall rate is elevated, the likelihood of experiencing a crime is still relatively low for any individual. The population context further illustrates that with 13,504 residents, the absolute number of crimes (139) translates to a manageable but noticeable presence in local life. Comparing this to the previous month, the slight increase is unlikely to signal a trend but may reflect normal fluctuations in reported incidents.