Crime in Clowne: statistics, rates and trends
725 crimes were recorded in Clowne in the 12 months to August 2026, 85.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 8% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (311), anti-social behaviour (114) and public order (86) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 532nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Clowne | Bolsover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 725 | 7,092 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.2 | 84.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 8,513 | 83,773 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Clowne peaked in the year to August 2023 (797 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (615). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 725 | 85.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 674 | 79.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 746 | 87.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 797 | 93.6 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 738 | 86.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 692 | 81.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 764 | 89.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 631 | 74.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 615 | 72.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 48 |
| July 2026 | 66 |
| June 2026 | 59 |
| May 2026 | 77 |
| April 2026 | 68 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 50 |
| December 2025 | 48 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 76 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, Clowne recorded notably more public order (52% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (44% below) and other theft (34% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 77 to 114 and public order rose from 65 to 86.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 36.5 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 114 | 13.4 | 15.4 | +48% |
| Public order | 86 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +32% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 52 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 40 | 4.7 | 8.5 | +25% |
| Other theft | 36 | 4.2 | 6.4 | +16% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.6 | 5.0 | -14% |
| Other crime | 17 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Clowne; the highest is Creswell (138.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Killamarsh (55.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clowne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell | 784 | 138.5 | +63% |
| Bolsover | 1,044 | 97.7 | +15% |
| Killamarsh | 446 | 55.0 | -35% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 886 | 67.9 | -20% |
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | 0% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 591 | 79.0 | -7% |
| Shirebrook | 1,132 | 90.7 | +6% |
| Brimington | 895 | 76.4 | -10% |
Of the 2 areas within Clowne, Clowne West had the highest crime rate (124.0 per 1,000) and Clowne East the lowest (76.5).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clowne West | Neighbourhood | 1,549 | 192 | 124.0 |
| Clowne East | Neighbourhood | 6,964 | 533 | 76.5 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Clowne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Mill Green Way” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Green Way | 61 |
| On or near Boughton Lane | 42 |
| On or near Parking Area | 42 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Mill Street | 28 |
| On or near Salvin Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Cliff Hill | 24 |
| On or near Crown Street | 24 |
| On or near Recreation Close | 24 |
| On or near Rhodes Cottages | 22 |
Of the 611 crimes in Clowne with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 114 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 243 | 39.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 189 | 30.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 66 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 27 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 19 | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Clowne has an estimated population of 8,513 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), less social housing (11%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (16%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Clowne average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Clowne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 20.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 16.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Clowne a safe place to live?
Clowne recorded 85.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 532nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Clowne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (114).
Is crime in Clowne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clowne was up 8% on the year before: 725 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 674 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Clowne?
About 8,513 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Clowne?
Clowne is policed by Derbyshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.