Shirebrook Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 marked a combination of stability and fluctuation in Shirebrook’s crime profile. The overall crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 15.6% above the UK average, a figure that highlights persistent challenges in maintaining lower crime levels compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, contributing 40.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.7%) and criminal damage and arson (8.3%). These trends align with the characteristics of a built-up area within Bolsover, where community dynamics and land use patterns may contribute to higher rates of violent and property-related crimes. The seasonal context of April, with its Easter period and spring weather, likely influenced patterns of outdoor activity and public interaction, which may have impacted the frequency of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. However, the sharp increase in shoplifting and vehicle crime—both rising by 200% compared to March—suggests a possible link to seasonal retail activity and changes in transportation patterns. While direct causal factors, the interplay of these elements illustrates the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The relatively low rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average (39% below) offers a contrasting insight, indicating that local efforts to deter retail crime may have yielded some success. These findings underscore the importance of continued monitoring and adaptive strategies to address both rising and stable crime trends.

April 2025 saw significant decreases in several crime categories, with public order offences falling by 43.8% compared to March. This decline, from 16 to 9 incidents, may reflect the impact of Easter-related community activities or seasonal shifts in public behaviour. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 13%, and other theft decreased by 14.3%, indicating potential improvements in local policing or community engagement efforts. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime both surged by 200%, rising from 2 to 6 and 1 to 3 respectively. These increases could be linked to Easter shopping activity or seasonal patterns in retail and transportation. Shoplifting in Shirebrook remained 39% below the UK average, a contrast to the sharp rise in other categories. The data also reveals that violent crimes, which accounted for 40.8% of all reported incidents, were 38% above the UK average for this category, underscoring a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime in the area.

Shirebrook's crime rate in April 2025 remained stable compared to March, rising by 1.7% to 8.9 per 1,000 residents from 8.7 per 1,000. This modest increase suggests a relatively consistent crime profile over the past month, with no significant spikes in overall activity. Daily crime figures show an average of four reported incidents per day, a rate that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national daily statistics. Over the course of April, one crime occurred for every 113 residents, a monthly exposure that places Shirebrook’s residents in a position where crime is infrequent but not absent. When scaled to the area’s population of 13,504, this rate highlights the importance of localized policing strategies, as even small fluctuations can impact community perception. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with shifts in specific crime categories, which are explored in greater detail elsewhere.