South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture in South Normanton and Pinxton during March 2023, accounting for 39.4% of all reported crimes. This category alone recorded 52 incidents, significantly exceeding the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents by 35%. The area’s crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 22.4% above the national average, highlighting a persistent challenge in addressing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 15.9% of the total, with a 44% increase compared to the UK average. Public order offences also showed a marked disparity, with 56% more incidents than the UK average. These trends align with the area’s characteristics as a built-up region within Bolsover, where social dynamics and community interactions may influence crime patterns. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have contributed to increased opportunities for certain crimes. Property crimes, at 34 incidents, formed a smaller share of the total, suggesting that violent crime remains the most pressing concern for local residents and authorities.

March 2023 saw a stark contrast in crime trends compared to the UK average, with violence and sexual offences emerging as the most significant category. At 3.7 per 1,000 residents, this category’s rate was 35% above the national average, reflecting a critical area for intervention. Anti-social behaviour also stood out, with a 44% disparity from the UK average, indicating heightened community tensions or unmet social needs. Meanwhile, possession of weapons recorded an extraordinary 471% above the UK average, with five incidents reported. This figure, while small in absolute terms, signals a potential risk factor that warrants attention. Conversely, some categories showed lower rates than the UK average, including other theft (32% below) and burglary (70% below), which may be attributed to the area’s built-up nature and potentially lower levels of unsecured property. The month-on-month comparison revealed no direct figures, but the seasonal shift to spring may have influenced the rise in violent crime, as longer evenings and warmer weather could create environments conducive to such incidents. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to address the most pressing crime categories while leveraging the lower rates in other areas.

In March 2023, South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 132 crimes over 31 days, averaging roughly four crimes per day. This daily rate, while seemingly modest, translates to a monthly exposure of one reported crime for every 107 residents, a figure that provides context for local risk perception. The area’s population of 14,178 residents means that each individual faces a 0.007% chance of being directly involved in a crime during the month, though this statistic should be interpreted cautiously as it does not account for personal risk factors. When compared to the UK average, the area’s crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 residents highlights a 22.4% gap, a disparity that may be influenced by local demographics or socioeconomic conditions. While the daily crime count is a local metric without a direct UK equivalent, the monthly exposure figure allows for a more relatable understanding of crime frequency. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall rate being higher than the national average, the absolute number of crimes per resident remains relatively low. This balance between statistical elevation and manageable daily impact suggests that targeted interventions could help reduce the gap without overburdening community resources.