Crime in Clowne: statistics, rates and trends
734 crimes were recorded in Clowne in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
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734 crimes were recorded in Clowne in the 12 months to July 2026, 86.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 325 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Clowne has the 525th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clowne | Bolsover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 734 | 7,159 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 86.2 | 85.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,513 | 83,773 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clowne was highest in the year to July 2020 (763 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (627). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 734 | 86.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 696 | 81.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 761 | 89.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 749 | 88.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 752 | 88.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 682 | 80.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 763 | 89.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 627 | 73.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 627 | 73.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clowne 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+36%) and public order (+31%). The largest falls were in burglary (-60%) and vehicle crime (-21%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 325 | 38.2 | 1.12 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 109 | 12.8 | 0.83 | +36% |
| Public order | 85 | 10.0 | 1.50 | +31% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 6.7 | 0.99 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 4.6 | 0.55 | -15% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.9 | 0.61 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.6 | 0.74 | -21% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +7% |
| Drugs | 13 | 1.5 | 0.47 | +30% |
| Burglary | 10 | 1.2 | 0.33 | -60% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +29% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.4 | 0.43 | +50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.17 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.14 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Clowne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clowne recorded 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 44.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clowne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clowne recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 14.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clowne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clowne recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clowne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clowne recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 7.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clowne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clowne recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clowne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clowne recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clowne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clowne recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clowne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clowne recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clowne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clowne recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clowne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clowne recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clowne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clowne recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clowne
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clowne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clowne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clowne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Clowne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Clowne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Clowne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clowne.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clowne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creswell | 768 | 135.7 | +57% |
| Bolsover | 1,072 | 100.3 | +16% |
| Killamarsh | 451 | 55.6 | -36% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 904 | 69.2 | -20% |
| Kiveton Park | 584 | 81.1 | -6% |
| Eckington (North East Derbyshire) | 587 | 78.5 | -9% |
| Shirebrook | 1,156 | 92.6 | +7% |
| Brimington | 903 | 77.1 | -11% |
2 areas within Clowne, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Clowne West had the highest rate (124.6 per 1,000) and Clowne East the lowest (77.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clowne West | Neighbourhood | 1,549 | 193 | 124.6 |
| Clowne East | Neighbourhood | 6,964 | 541 | 77.7 |
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 Clowne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Green Way | 63 |
| On or near Parking Area | 41 |
| On or near Boughton Lane | 41 |
| On or near High Street | 31 |
| On or near Mill Street | 27 |
| On or near Cliff Hill | 27 |
| On or near West Street | 26 |
| On or near Salvin Crescent | 25 |
| On or near Recreation Close | 24 |
| On or near Crown Street | 23 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clowne 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 233 | 31.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 182 | 24.8% |
| Not recorded | 109 | 14.9% |
| Under investigation | 84 | 11.4% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 1.9% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Clowne has an estimated population of 8,513. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clowne sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clowne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.8% |
| Social rented homes | 11.3% |
| Private rented homes | 15.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is Clowne a safe place to live?
Clowne recorded 86.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Clowne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 325 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (109).
Is crime in Clowne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clowne was up 5% on the year before: 734 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 696 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clowne?
Clowne is policed by Derbyshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Clowne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.