Shirebrook Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Shirebrook’s crime profile in January 2025, accounting for 50.5% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 43% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the overall rate of 7.2 per 1,000, which was only 1.4% higher than the national average. The prominence of violent crime in this built-up area of Bolsover may be influenced by its geographic character—a semi-rural settlement with limited urban amenities—and the seasonal context of January, which typically sees reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 18.6% of all crimes, with its rate of 1.3 per 1,000 residents 33% above the UK average. Public order offences, though smaller in volume, also exceeded the national rate by 52%. These patterns may reflect the area’s demographic profile, where community cohesion and local enforcement priorities could shape crime dynamics. The seasonal context of January, with its post-holiday lull and reduced outdoor activity, may have contributed to lower rates of property crime compared to other months, though violent crime remains a consistent challenge. The data also highlights the relatively low incidence of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and other theft (0.4 per 1,000), both of which were below the UK average. This suggests that Shirebrook’s built-up nature, with limited commercial zones and car ownership rates, may mitigate certain types of crime. However, the sharp increase in possession of weapons—a category with no prior incidents in December—raises questions about local factors, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Overall, the data underscores a need for targeted interventions in violent crime and anti-social behaviour, while the lower rates of property-related offences offer a point of comparison against broader UK trends.

January 2025 marked a stark contrast in crime trends for Shirebrook, with notable spikes in certain categories and declines in others. The most dramatic increase was in possession of weapons, which doubled from zero to two incidents—a 100% rise. This jump, while small in absolute terms, is significant given the UK average for this category is 0.1 per 1,000, making Shirebrook’s rate 233% above the national figure. Anti-social behaviour also surged by 80%, rising from 10 to 18 incidents, a shift that may reflect local dynamics such as increased community gatherings or enforcement activity. Conversely, vehicle crime fell sharply by 80%, dropping from five to one incident—a decline that could be linked to reduced retail footfall during the post-holiday period. Other theft and criminal damage both decreased by 25% and 14.3% respectively, though these categories remained below the UK average. The violent crime category, at 49 incidents, was 43% above the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, highlighting a critical area for local focus. For residents, the rise in anti-social behaviour offers a concrete insight: 18 incidents in January represent a 50.5% share of all crimes, underscoring its dominance in the area’s crime profile.

Shirebrook's crime rate for January 2025 fell by 4.0% compared to December 2024, dropping from 7.5 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns seen in smaller built-up areas, where post-holiday periods and shorter daylight hours may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, the average daily crime count stood at three incidents per day over the month, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate of one reported crime for every 139 residents. This rate, while slightly above the UK average, reflects the area’s demographic and geographic profile. With a population of 13,504, the monthly exposure statistic offers a tangible sense of risk for residents, showing that the vast majority of the population experienced no direct involvement in crime. The decrease in vehicle crime (-80%) and criminal damage (-14.3%) contrasts with the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour (+80%) and possession of weapons (+100%), suggesting shifting patterns that may be influenced by local factors such as community events or enforcement activity. These variations underscore the importance of contextual analysis when interpreting crime statistics for a specific area.