South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Normanton and Pinxton recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, placing the area 19.0% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile, though it is notable that violence and sexual offences—accounting for 42.7% of all crimes—were 2% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. The dominance of violent crimes (41 incidents) over property crimes (22) suggests a distinct crime pattern compared to other parts of the country. This imbalance may be influenced by local factors such as the area's character as a built-up district within Bolsover, where community interactions and social dynamics could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal context also plays a role: May's extended evenings and increased outdoor drinking, typical of this time of year, may partly explain the elevated violence figures. Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) and criminal damage and arson (15 incidents) formed the second and third most common crime types, respectively. The latter category's rate was 77% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories like burglary (35% below UK average) and other theft (66% below UK average). These disparities highlight the area's unique crime profile, where property-related offences are comparatively low but violent and disorderly crimes remain prominent. The overall rate, while lower than the national average, indicates a need for targeted interventions in violent crime prevention, particularly as May's seasonal factors continue to influence local patterns.

May 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with criminal damage and arson surging by 87.5% (from 8 to 15 incidents) and public order offences rising by 85.7% (from 7 to 13). These increases may be consistent with the extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising typical of May in this area. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 80% (from 5 to 1), a decline that could reflect seasonal retail patterns or heightened local enforcement efforts. Violent crimes, at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, remained just 2% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting a narrow gap in this category. The drop in other crime (from 7 to 3) and drugs offences (from 3 to 2) suggests shifting dynamics in lower-level criminal activity. Residents may find the 80% reduction in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a potential decrease in retail-related crime during this period.

South Normanton and Pinxton's crime rate in May 2024 rose by 7.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.3 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though modest, reflects a shift in local crime patterns that may align with seasonal changes. Locally, the area experienced an average of three reported crimes per day in May, a figure that provides context for daily life but remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests relatively low individual risk compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, when considered alongside the population of 14,178, highlights the area's broader safety profile despite the month-on-month increase. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the local crime rate, while rising slightly, continues to lag well below the UK average, which stands at 8.4 per 1,000.