Shirebrook Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Shirebrook's December 2024 crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents places it 5.6% above the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while modest in absolute terms, reveals a distinct pattern in the area's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 50.5% of all reported crimes, with 51 incidents recorded — a rate of 3.8 per 1,000, 48% above the UK average. Public order offences followed closely, contributing 9.9% of total crimes at 0.7 per 1,000, a figure 56% higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (26% below), showed a dramatic 900% month-on-month increase, reflecting a sudden shift in local dynamics. These trends must be understood within the seasonal context of December, a time marked by extended evenings, holiday-related disruptions, and heightened retail activity. The area's built-up nature within Bolsover likely amplifies certain crime types, such as public order and violent incidents, which are often concentrated in densely populated spaces. Meanwhile, the relatively low rates of property crime — including shoplifting (65% below UK average) and burglary (35% below) — suggest that targeted measures or environmental factors may be deterring such offences. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour remains unexplained by the available data, requiring further contextual analysis.

December 2024 saw a stark increase in anti-social behaviour, with reported incidents rising by 900% compared to the previous month — from one to 10 cases. This spike, though puzzling, may be linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related gatherings and prolonged darkness. Concurrently, burglary incidents doubled, climbing from one to two cases, a shift that contrasts with the 35% reduction in burglaries compared to the UK average. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 50%, declining from six to three incidents, a drop that could reflect tighter retail security measures during the Christmas shopping period. The most alarming trend, however, is the 48% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, with 51 cases recorded — over half of all crimes in the area. This figure underscores a significant imbalance in the local crime profile, with violent crime dominating the landscape despite the overall rate being only marginally higher than the national average.

Shirebrook's December 2024 crime rate of 7.5 per 1,000 residents represents a 16.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This rise, while modest in absolute terms, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three reported crimes per day in December, a figure that translates to one crime occurring for roughly every 134 residents over the course of the month. When contextualised against the population of 13,504, this monthly exposure highlights the relative frequency of incidents within a small built-up area. The increase aligns with seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and holiday-related disruptions, which may temporarily amplify certain types of crime. While the overall rate remains slightly above the UK average, the localised nature of Shirebrook's built-up area means that these statistics should be interpreted through the lens of its specific social and spatial characteristics.