Shirebrook Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 13,504 residents, Shirebrook recorded 120 crimes in July 2025, translating to a crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 people—3.5% above the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate, while slightly elevated, remains within a range consistent with other built-up areas in Derbyshire. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.7%) and public order offences (10.0%). These figures highlight a pattern of interpersonal and disorder-related crime that may be influenced by the area's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and industrial zones. The seasonal context of July—characterised by school holidays, festivals, and increased outdoor activity—likely contributes to the prominence of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While violence and sexual offences exceed the UK average by 28%, other categories such as shoplifting are significantly below the national benchmark, with a 69% deficit. This contrast may reflect the area's lower tourist density compared to coastal or major urban centres, where theft from the person and shoplifting are more common. The overall crime rate, though marginally higher than the UK average, does not indicate a dramatic increase, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies may be balancing broader trends.

July 2025 saw a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened activity during summer festivals or events. Conversely, possession of weapons dropped by 50%, from 4 to 2 cases, potentially indicating a reduction in related incidents or improved policing in high-risk areas. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 16.1%, from 31 to 26 incidents, a shift that could be linked to community initiatives or seasonal factors such as fewer school-aged residents in the area. Shirebrook's rate for shoplifting was 69% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 28% above average rate for violence and sexual offences. This disparity suggests that while certain categories of crime are elevated, others remain significantly lower, reflecting the area's unique social and geographic dynamics.

Shirebrook's crime rate in July 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by 1.6% from 9.0 to 8.9 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a consistent level of criminal activity over the two-month period, with no significant spikes or drops. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the local rhythm of activity during the summer months. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime was reported for roughly every 113 residents in July—a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime relative to the population size. This context is crucial for residents, as it provides a tangible measure of risk that accounts for both the number of incidents and the density of the population. The stability in the crime rate also indicates that any changes observed in specific categories are isolated rather than indicative of a broader trend.