Shirebrook Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Shirebrook's crime profile in March 2025 reveals a striking anomaly: violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, were 39% above the UK average. This category alone accounted for 43.2% of all reported crimes, with 51 incidents recorded at a rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents. The overall crime rate of 8.7 per 1,000 residents marked an 11.5% increase compared to the UK average, positioning Shirebrook as a notable outlier in national crime statistics. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed closely, contributing 19.5% and 13.6% of total crimes, respectively, and each exceeding UK averages by 36% and 118%. These figures suggest a combination of local factors, potentially influenced by the area's built-up nature and seasonal transitions. As March marks the shift to spring, the lengthening evenings may have contributed to increased public order incidents, as more people remain outdoors during twilight hours. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.2 per 1,000) contrast sharply with the UK averages, indicating that certain crime types are less prevalent in this area. However, the sharp rise in burglary and other crime types raises questions about local security measures and community dynamics. The data highlights a need for targeted interventions, particularly in addressing the high rates of violent and public order offences, which may be exacerbated by the area's compact geography and potential concentration of vulnerable populations.

March 2025 saw a stark rise in several crime categories, most burglary, which surged by 400% compared to February. This jump from one to five incidents suggests a sudden increase in property-related offences, potentially linked to seasonal factors or local dynamics. Other crime also rose sharply, tripling in volume from one to four cases, while possession of weapons doubled from one to two. These spikes contrast with a 66.7% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from three to one, possibly reflecting changes in traffic patterns or seasonal travel habits. The breakdown of crime types reveals that anti-social behaviour and public order offences were 36% and 118% above the UK average, respectively. The rate of violent crimes in Shirebrook was 39% higher than the national average, underscoring a pressing concern for residents. For a resident, understanding that public order offences are nearly double the UK average could inform community engagement strategies or local policing priorities.

Shirebrook's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 8.7 per 1,000 residents, marking a 64% increase from February's 5.3 per 1,000. This shift positions the area as one of the UK's more active crime hotspots for the month. On a daily basis, Shirebrook experienced approximately four reported crimes per day in March, translating to one crime occurring for roughly every 114 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. Compared to the UK average, Shirebrook's overall rate is 11.5% higher, but the population-scaled perspective reveals that the area's density and built-up nature likely amplify localised issues. While the UK average crime rate includes a broader range of urban and rural contexts, Shirebrook's compact nature means that even relatively small increases in specific crime types can affect the overall rate. This contrast highlights the importance of targeted local interventions, especially in an area with a mix of residential and possibly industrial land use.