South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 marked an unexpected surge in violent crimes in South Normanton and Pinxton, a built-up area within Bolsover, despite the area’s overall crime rate remaining 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. The most striking finding was the dominance of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50.6% of all reported crimes (45 incidents). This category’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000 was 20% above the UK average, a stark contrast to other categories that fell significantly below national figures. For example, anti-social behaviour and other thefts were 60% and 62% below the UK averages, respectively. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns: the end of daylight saving time, darker evenings, and Halloween festivities may have contributed to increased public order offences and criminal damage. However, the area’s lower population density and rural character may also explain the absence of higher rates in property crimes, such as burglary and vehicle crime. The balance of violent to property crimes shifted sharply, with violence making up 50.6% of the total, compared to property crimes’ 27.8% (25 incidents). This shift may reflect localized tensions or changes in policing priorities. The area’s crime profile, while generally safer than the UK average, reveals a combination of seasonal pressures and structural factors that require further analysis.

October 2025 saw a stark increase in public order offences, jumping by 125% from four to nine incidents. This surge, coupled with an 114.3% rise in criminal damage and arson cases, highlights a shift in the local crime mix. While violent crimes (45 incidents) accounted for 50.6% of all reported crimes—20% above the UK average—other categories showed marked declines. Other theft and vehicle crime fell by 62.5% and 40% respectively, suggesting a temporary reduction in property-related incidents. The contrast between these trends and the UK averages is striking: anti-social behaviour and other thefts were 60% and 62% below the national figures, respectively. This divergence may reflect the area’s characteristics, such as its rural setting and smaller population, which could limit opportunities for certain types of crime. For residents, the sharp rise in public order offences is a tangible concern, particularly as October’s darker evenings and Halloween events may have amplified tensions in communal spaces.

The crime rate in South Normanton and Pinxton rose by 43.7% from 4.4 per 1,000 in September 2025 to 6.3 per 1,000 in October 2025. This increase, though still below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly three crimes per day in October, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 159 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the concentrated nature of incidents in specific contexts. The population of 14,178 means that individual risk remains relatively small, but the rise in violent and property-related crimes suggests localized pressures. Comparing this to the previous month, the shift from a lower rate to a higher one may signal seasonal influences, such as shorter evenings and Halloween-related activities, which could contribute to increased public order issues or targeted vandalism. However, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average, indicating that the area’s crime profile continues to diverge from national trends in notable ways.