Shirebrook Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Shirebrook's crime rate for October 2023 stands at 8.0 per 1,000 residents, precisely matching the UK average. This alignment with national figures masks significant local variations, particularly in the distribution of crime types. Violence and sexual offences dominate the monthly tally, accounting for 50% of all incidents, and remain 48% above the UK average. This divergence may stem from the area's built-up character, where concentrated populations and limited public spaces could amplify interpersonal conflicts. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the previous month, still exceeds the UK average by 2%, while public order offences surge 69% above national levels — a figure that may reflect the impact of Halloween festivities and darker evenings. Seasonal factors appear to shape patterns: the transition to shorter days, combined with the Halloween period, likely contributes to the rise in shoplifting and other thefts. However, the sharp decline in criminal damage and burglary — 55.6% and 50% respectively — suggests that targeted enforcement or environmental changes may have curbed these categories. The overall rate, while statistically aligned with the UK, reveals a microcosm of urban challenges where property crime trends diverge sharply from violent crime patterns, underscoring the need for nuanced local analysis.

October saw a 50% increase in other theft and a 25% rise in shoplifting, contrasting with sharp declines in criminal damage (-55.6%) and burglary (-50%). These shifts suggest seasonal influences, with Halloween possibly contributing to theft spikes. Violence and sexual offences, at 50% of total crimes, remain 48% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect local demographics or policing focus. Anti-social behaviour dropped by 48.5%, from 33 to 17 incidents, linked to reduced public gatherings as evenings grew darker. Meanwhile, public order offences rose by 8.3%, indicating a combination of community activity and enforcement. For residents, the 1-in-125 monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of risk, though it remains lower than the UK's average monthly exposure in similar built-up areas.

Shirebrook's October 2023 crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents matches the UK average, but the local breakdown reveals distinct patterns. The monthly exposure figure — one crime reported for every 125 residents — offers context for community awareness. Compared to September's rate of 9.9 per 1,000, this represents a 19.4% decline, reflecting a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Daily crime statistics show an average of three reported incidents per day, a figure that, while consistent with the area's built-up character, remains lower than the UK's typical daily fluctuation. This reduction may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings curbing opportunities for anti-social behaviour. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Shirebrook's crime profile, though aligned with national averages, contains unique variations in specific categories, such as violence and public order offences, which demand targeted local analysis.