Shirebrook Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Shirebrook’s crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 52% of all reported crimes, a rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This category is 56% above the UK average, highlighting a significant divergence from national trends. The overall crime rate for the area stands at 7.4 per 1,000, placing it 8.8% above the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This increase, while notable, is tempered by the area’s seasonal context: January typically sees reduced retail footfall, shorter daylight hours, and a post-holiday lull that may contribute to a shift in crime patterns. Public order offences and vehicle crime follow as the next most common categories, with the latter rising sharply from one to eight incidents. This surge in vehicle crime could be linked to factors such as increased anti-social behaviour or changes in local transport patterns, though further analysis is needed to confirm these connections. The dominance of violent crime suggests a need for targeted interventions, particularly in areas where such offences are concentrated. The seasonal context may also explain the relative underperformance of property crimes compared to the UK average, as reduced outdoor activity and shorter days may limit opportunities for certain types of criminal activity. For residents, the data underscores the importance of community engagement and local policing strategies that address the specific challenges of Shirebrook’s built-up environment.

January 2026 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with vehicle crime surging by 700% compared to December, rising from one to eight incidents. This spike may partly explain the overall increase in the area’s crime rate, which is now 8.8% above the UK average. Burglary also rose sharply, tripling from one to four incidents, while possession of weapons more than doubled, increasing from one to three. These increases contrast with notable declines in shoplifting (-83.3%) and anti-social behaviour (-36.4%), suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards more serious offences. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant category, accounting for 52% of all crimes, a rate 56% above the UK average. This stark divergence from national trends underscores the area’s unique challenges, particularly in addressing violent crime. For residents, the 700% rise in vehicle crime offers a concrete example of how local crime dynamics can change rapidly, demanding closer attention from authorities and community groups.

Shirebrook's crime rate in January 2026 rose to 7.4 per 1,000 residents, a 28.2% increase from December's 5.8 per 1,000. This upward trend contrasts with the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, placing the area 8.8% above the national figure. Locally, this translates to roughly three reported crimes per day, or one crime for every 135 residents over the course of the month. The shift from December’s rate highlights a significant acceleration in crime activity, though the daily figure remains relatively low compared to more densely populated urban centres. This monthly exposure provides a tangible measure for residents: over the course of a typical month, the likelihood of encountering a crime is 1-in-135, a statistic that contextualises the impact of the increase on the local community. The population of 13,504 further scales these numbers, showing that the rate, while above the UK average, does not reflect an overwhelming surge in criminal activity, but a measurable shift from the previous month.