Shirebrook Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Shirebrook during November 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and public order offences compared to the UK average. With 6.5 crimes reported per 1,000 residents, the area is 11% below the national average of 7.3. This disparity is most pronounced in the breakdown of crime types: violence and sexual offences accounted for 50% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average of 28%. Public order offences followed at 13.6%, also well above the UK rate of 0.5 per 1,000. These figures suggest a concentration of interpersonal and community-level tensions that diverge from the broader UK pattern. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average (34% below), remains a notable component of the local crime mix. The seasonal context of November—marked by darker evenings, Bonfire Night, and the start of the festive shopping period—may partly explain the prominence of public order crimes. However, the absence of a corresponding spike in property crimes or shoplifting, which were 52% below the UK average, hints at a unique dynamic in this built-up area. Unlike larger urban centres, where retail theft often surges during holiday periods, Shirebrook's crime mix appears more influenced by local social interactions and community dynamics. This balance of violent and public order offences, rather than property-related crimes, underscores a different set of challenges compared to the UK-wide trend, which typically sees property crimes dominating.

November 2025 saw sharp month-on-month shifts in specific crime categories, reflecting both emerging trends and notable declines. Shoplifting, which had previously been a minor concern, surged by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), suggesting a possible response to Black Friday shopping activity. Similarly, public order offences increased by 140% (from 5 to 12), potentially linked to the earlier-than-usual onset of Bonfire Night celebrations and the associated gathering of crowds in public spaces. The rise in drug-related crimes (100% increase) may indicate seasonal patterns in substance use or shifts in law enforcement focus. Conversely, burglary and criminal damage both saw steep declines: burglary fell by 85.7% (from 7 to 1), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 77.8% (from 9 to 2). These reductions could be attributed to the typically lower outdoor activity in November or targeted community initiatives not explicitly mentioned in the data. The most striking contrast to the UK average is the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which are 28% higher than the national rate. This divergence is particularly evident when compared to the UK's lower proportion of public order crimes (91% below the UK average). Anti-social behaviour, however, is 34% below the UK rate, indicating a potential local emphasis on addressing low-level disturbances. For residents, the 300% increase in shoplifting may be a useful data point to consider when planning holiday shopping in the area.

Shirebrook's crime rate in November 2025 (6.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 16.9% decrease from the previous month's rate of 7.9, marking a notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 3 crimes per day over the 30-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 153 residents. While this ratio is relatively low compared to other areas, the distribution of crime types remains distinct. The 1-in-153 monthly exposure figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in everyday life. When viewed against the UK average, Shirebrook's lower overall rate suggests a safer environment, though the nature of crimes here differs significantly. The population context—13,504 residents—adds nuance to the statistics: with fewer people per square kilometre than densely populated urban areas, the crime rate is less concentrated. However, the high proportion of violent crimes compared to the UK's more property-focused profile indicates a different set of risk factors. This contrast is amplified by the fact that, despite the overall rate being lower, specific categories like public order offences are higher. Understanding these dynamics helps contextualise the data beyond mere numerical comparisons, offering insights into the area's unique socio-environmental landscape.