South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2024, South Normanton and Pinxton maintained a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents, 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, a position likely influenced by its rural character and lower population density. The crime profile reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating at 34 incidents (38.2% of total) compared to 21 property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 6% below the UK average for their type, a pattern consistent with areas lacking major urban centres or nightlife hubs. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15 incidents, also 10% below the UK average, suggesting community cohesion may temper more disruptive activities. Seasonal factors in April—Easter, spring weather, and increased outdoor activity—may have influenced this balance, with violent crimes reduced by community events and property crimes tempered by milder conditions. However, the 212% above-average rate for 'Other crime' (7 incidents) highlights an emerging concern, linked to underreported or evolving criminal activities such as fraud, which are not typically captured in traditional crime statistics. This anomaly warrants further analysis to understand its drivers, particularly in a rural area where such incidents may be less frequent but more impactful when they occur.

April 2024 marked a significant shift in crime patterns, with 'Other crime' surging by 250% (from 2 to 7 incidents), a category that is 212% above the UK average. This spike, combined with a 166.7% rise in criminal damage and arson, contrasts sharply with a 30.6% decline in violent crimes, which fell from 49 to 34. The latter decrease may partly explain the area’s overall rate remaining below the UK average. Meanwhile, violent crimes—accounting for 38.2% of all incidents—remained 6% below the UK average for their category, a trend consistent with lower population density and fewer nightlife hubs. Residents may find the 250% increase in 'Other crime' particularly concerning, as this category encompasses incidents not typically captured in standard reporting, such as fraud or cybercrime, which could reflect evolving criminal tactics in rural areas.

April 2024 saw a 4.3% decrease in the area’s crime rate compared to March, falling from 6.6 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in similar rural areas during early spring, where community activity and seasonal transitions may contribute to lower reported incidents. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were recorded over the month, a figure that, while locally relevant, does not directly compare to national averages due to the absence of UK-wide daily statistics. The monthly exposure rate—1 crime per 159 residents—places the area in a safer bracket relative to the UK average. This suggests that, despite localized fluctuations, the built-up area’s crime profile remains relatively low. When contextualized within Bolsover’s broader rural framework, the data reinforces the area’s position as a community with lower crime rates, though occasional spikes in categories like 'Other crime' highlight the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.