Shirebrook Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Shirebrook, a built-up area within Bolsover, recorded a crime rate of 7.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 9.8% below the UK average. This rate translates to a daily risk of approximately three crimes per day, a figure that, while not negligible, is lower than the national context. The most significant category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for nearly half (49%) of all reported incidents, a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents—30% higher than the UK average. This concentration of violent crime may be linked to local factors such as community demographics or the presence of specific public spaces that see higher foot traffic during summer months. Anti-social behaviour followed with 21 incidents (21% of total crimes), a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents—14% above the UK average, suggesting a possible seasonal influence as June marks the start of summer. In contrast, property-related crimes were lower, with shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000 residents (52% below the UK average) and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000 residents (78% below the UK average). This disparity highlights a shift in the crime profile, with property crime rates declining sharply while violent crime remains elevated. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the beginning of summer—may contribute to increased public activity in certain areas, influencing both anti-social behaviour and the visibility of violent incidents. However, the absence of significant rises in theft or burglary suggests that local efforts to address property crime may have had a measurable impact. For residents, the per-capita perspective reveals that while the risk of encountering a violent crime is slightly higher than the UK average, the overall likelihood of experiencing property-related crime remains comparatively low, a balance that may be influenced by both environmental factors and community initiatives.

June 2024 saw a 10.5% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 19 to 21 incidents, a shift that may reflect seasonal changes in public activity or community engagement. Conversely, burglary and other theft cases fell sharply—by 75% and 61.5% respectively—suggesting potential improvements in local security measures or a seasonal lull in property crime. Violence and sexual offences remained high, with a rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents, 30% above the UK average, a contrast to the significant underperformance in categories like shoplifting and vehicle crime, which were 52% and 78% below UK averages respectively. For residents, the drop in burglary to just two incidents highlights a notable reduction in property-related risks, though the persistent focus on violent crimes underscores the need for targeted policing strategies in the area.

Shirebrook's crime rate in June 2024 fell to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 27.5% drop from May's 10.2 per 1,000. This decline places the area 9.8% below the UK average, a gap that has likely widened due to the steep reductions in property-related crimes. On a daily basis, Shirebrook saw approximately three crimes reported each day in June, a figure that, while modest, reflects the area’s built-up nature and potential for concentrated incidents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a statistic that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to the national average. However, this monthly exposure does not account for fluctuations in activity patterns, such as increased foot traffic during summer evenings or changes in local events that could influence crime dynamics. The population context—13,504 residents—further illustrates that even small shifts in crime numbers can have measurable impacts on community perception and safety planning.