South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Normanton and Pinxton's December 2024 crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents places the area 21.1% below the UK average, a significant deviation that reflects both local characteristics and seasonal influences. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (41.8% of total incidents), a category that itself sits 10% below the national average. This contrast may be explained by the area's built-up character within Bolsover, where concentrated populations and limited commercial activity create environments where interpersonal crimes are more prevalent. Public order offences (12.7% of total) and anti-social behaviour (10.1%) further highlight the role of community dynamics in shaping local crime patterns, though these categories remain below UK averages. The December context—marked by Christmas shopping, extended party hours, and darker evenings—likely contributes to the elevated levels of violent crime, while the reduced burglary and vehicle crime rates may reflect the seasonal withdrawal of potential targets from public spaces. This combination of factors illustrates how a small built-up area within a larger rural district can exhibit crime patterns that diverge from both its regional and national counterparts.

December 2024 saw a stark rise in drug-related crimes, surging 400% from 1 to 5 incidents—a jump that may partly explain the area's 6.7% overall rate increase compared to November. Shoplifting also doubled, rising from 2 to 6 cases, a trend consistent with the Christmas shopping peak and extended evening hours. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both fell by two-thirds, likely reflecting reduced outdoor activity during the holiday season. Public order offences, however, remained 56% above the UK average, a figure that could signal challenges in managing festive crowds and alcohol-related incidents. The sharp increase in drug offences, though not directly linked to the area's demographics, may hint at broader regional trends impacting even smaller communities. These shifts highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local crime dynamics.

South Normanton and Pinxton's crime rate in December 2024 rose 6.7% compared to November, moving from 5.2 to 5.6 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns during the festive season. Locally, the area experienced 3 crimes per day on average in December—a figure that, while low, underscores the persistent presence of criminal activity in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 179 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population. This statistic is particularly relevant for residents considering local safety, as it provides a clear measure of risk without overemphasising isolated events. The area's population of 14,178 means that even small changes in crime rates can be amplified when viewed through the lens of individual experience, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average.