Crime in Bolsover district: statistics, rates and trends

7,159 crimes were recorded in Bolsover district in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,986 reports (42% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Bolsover district has the 157th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Bolsover district was highest in the year to July 2023 (8,443 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (6,626). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bolsover district over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in theft from the person (+71%) and robbery (+35%).

The largest falls were in possession of weapons (-30%) and other crime (-25%).

Violence and sexual offences in Bolsover district

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bolsover district recorded 2,986 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 41.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Bolsover district

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bolsover district recorded 1,031 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 14.4% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Bolsover district

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bolsover district recorded 695 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Bolsover district

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bolsover district recorded 632 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Bolsover district

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bolsover district recorded 465 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Bolsover district

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bolsover district recorded 353 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Bolsover district

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bolsover district recorded 288 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Bolsover district

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bolsover district recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Bolsover district

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bolsover district recorded 183 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Bolsover district

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bolsover district recorded 149 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Bolsover district

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bolsover district recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Bolsover district

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bolsover district recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Bolsover district

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bolsover district recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Bolsover district

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bolsover district recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Bolsover district, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bolsover district.

30 areas within Bolsover district, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Creswell had the highest rate (135.7 per 1,000) and Glapwell the lowest (54.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bolsover district over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bolsover district over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Bolsover district has an estimated population of 83,773. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bolsover district sits in decile 4.3, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bolsover district. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.