Shirebrook Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

August 2025 marked a combination of crime trends in Shirebrook, a built-up area within Bolsover. The area's overall crime rate of 8.5 per 1,000 was 4.9% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The most significant contributor to this rate was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32.2% of all reported crimes. This category's rate of 2.7 per 1,000 was 85% higher than the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic that may stem from the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where noise disputes and public disturbances are more likely to occur. Violence and sexual offences, at 2.5 per 1,000, formed the second-largest share of crimes (29.6%) but were 13% below the UK average, a deviation that could indicate successful interventions or lower population density in certain zones. Seasonal factors also played a role, with August's peak holiday period likely contributing to increased anti-social behaviour and public order offences, while the usual summer rise in burglary was absent. This absence may be attributed to the area's relatively low proportion of second homes or the effectiveness of local security measures. However, the sudden emergence of robbery, vehicle crime, and burglary—each doubling from zero to one incident—raises questions about whether these were isolated incidents or early indicators of a broader trend. Such anomalies demand closer scrutiny, particularly as they contrast with the overall downward trajectory of crime rates in the area.

August 2025 saw three crimes—robbery, vehicle crime, and burglary—jump from zero to one incident each, a 100% increase. This sudden emergence contrasts with the 66.7% drop in shoplifting and the 85.7% decline in other theft, which may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, the most common crime type, remains 85% above the UK average at 2.7 per 1,000, while public order offences are 159% above the national rate. These figures suggest a localised challenge in managing disruptive behaviour, possibly linked to August's peak holiday season and increased foot traffic. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—accounting for 29.6% of all crimes—were 13% below the UK average, a deviation that could indicate effective community policing or reduced conflict in specific areas. Residents may find the 100% increase in burglary particularly concerning, as it contradicts the typical seasonal pattern of lower burglary rates during August, when homes are often unoccupied.

Shirebrook's crime rate in August 2025 fell by 4.2% compared to July's 8.9 per 1,000, now standing at 8.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader pattern of reduced property crime, though violent crime remains a persistent concern. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the month's length and the distribution of reported incidents. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 117 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while higher than the UK average, is consistent with the area's demographic profile and local crime patterns. The population of 13,504 means that the 115 total crimes represent a relatively concentrated incidence rate, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This monthly aggregate highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-impact areas, even as overall trends show a slight downward shift.