South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in South Normanton and Pinxton during January 2026 reveals a distinct pattern compared to the UK average, with violent offences accounting for 50.7% of all recorded crimes—12% above the UK average for this category. This imbalance underscores the area’s unique characteristics, where property-related crimes are proportionally less frequent than in many other regions. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, 20.6% below the UK average, reflects a relatively safer profile, though the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson (up 180%) indicates localized pressures that may require closer scrutiny. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower incidence of public order offences and vehicle crime, which both fell by 73% and 77.8% respectively compared to the previous month. However, the 180% surge in criminal damage and arson raises questions about potential environmental or social factors, such as disputes over property or resource allocation during colder months. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 35% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively stable community environment despite the sharp rise in certain categories. The presence of only one burglary and one bicycle theft in the month highlights the rarity of these incidents in the area, which may be influenced by the built-up nature of South Normanton and Pinxton and the absence of high-traffic commercial zones typical of urban centres. These patterns collectively illustrate a crime profile shaped by both seasonal dynamics and localized conditions, warranting continued monitoring to identify emerging trends.

The month-on-month changes reveal a combination of rising and falling crime categories. Criminal damage and arson surged by 180%, increasing from 5 to 14 incidents—a stark contrast to the 77.8% drop in public order offences, which fell from 9 to 2. This divergence may be partly explained by seasonal factors, such as reduced public gatherings and shorter daylight hours in January, which likely contribute to fewer public order incidents but potentially heighten tensions in other areas. Violent crimes remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 50.7% of all recorded crimes, a share that is 12% above the UK average for this category. This imbalance between property and violent crime suggests a unique local dynamic, with anti-social behaviour incidents (8 cases) being 35% below the UK average. Bicycle theft increased by 100%, marking the first recorded incident in the category, which may be linked to winter conditions affecting cycling activity or theft opportunities. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies in the coming months.

The crime rate in South Normanton and Pinxton for January 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 19.8% reduction from the previous month’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, aligning with seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas of the UK. This decrease positions the area 20.6% below the national average, a consistent feature over recent months. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the lower overall rate and suggests a relatively stable environment compared to larger urban centres. When considering the monthly exposure rate, one reported crime occurred for every 184 residents, a statistic that, when scaled to the area’s population of 14,178, highlights the proportionally lower risk of personal involvement in crime. This metric, combined with the area’s geographical context as a built-up district within a rural borough, underscores the influence of localized factors such as community cohesion and reduced foot traffic during winter months. The decline in public order offences (down 77.8%) may be attributed to reduced social activity typical of January, while the sharp rise in criminal damage and arson (up 180%) suggests the need for further investigation into potential local stressors or environmental triggers.