Crime in Creswell: statistics, rates and trends
784 crimes were recorded in Creswell in the 12 months to August 2026, 138.5 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 24% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Creswell at a glance
- Crime trends in Creswell
- Types of crime in Creswell
- Creswell compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Creswell
- Streets with the most crime in Creswell
- What happened after crimes were reported in Creswell
- Demographics of Creswell
- Questions about crime in Creswell
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (291), anti-social behaviour (145) and criminal damage and arson (77) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 91st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Creswell | Bolsover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 784 | 7,092 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 138.5 | 84.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +24% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 5,661 | 83,773 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Creswell peaked in the year to August 2021 (857 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (521). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 50%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 784 | 138.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 633 | 111.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 654 | 115.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 723 | 127.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 723 | 127.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 857 | 151.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 644 | 113.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 636 | 112.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 521 | 92.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 75 |
| July 2026 | 74 |
| June 2026 | 121 |
| May 2026 | 70 |
| April 2026 | 79 |
| March 2026 | 71 |
| February 2026 | 42 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 38 |
| November 2025 | 57 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 50 |
Compared with England and Wales, Creswell recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (2.0 times the national rate), public order (88% above the national rate) and other crime (67% above the national rate). On the year before, public order rose from 39 to 71 and criminal damage and arson rose from 49 to 77, while other theft fell from 39 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 291 | 51.4 | 34.2 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 25.6 | 15.4 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 13.6 | 6.7 | +57% |
| Public order | 71 | 12.5 | 6.7 | +82% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 9.5 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 29 | 5.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 27 | 4.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 1.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Creswell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clowne | 725 | 85.2 | -39% |
| Bolsover | 1,044 | 97.7 | -29% |
| Shirebrook | 1,132 | 90.7 | -35% |
| Market Warsop | 659 | 85.6 | -38% |
| Worksop | 5,547 | 124.8 | -10% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 886 | 67.9 | -51% |
| Killamarsh | 446 | 55.0 | -60% |
| Kiveton Park | 614 | 85.3 | -38% |
Elmton-with-Creswell is the one area listed within Creswell, with 118.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmton-with-Creswell | Neighbourhood | 7,324 | 865 | 118.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 51% of the crime recorded in Creswell over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 98 |
| On or near Elmton Close | 55 |
| On or near Model Village | 48 |
| On or near Wollen Close | 40 |
| On or near King Street | 37 |
| On or near John Street | 33 |
| On or near Duke Street | 24 |
| On or near Hazelby Road | 21 |
| On or near Old School Lane | 21 |
| On or near Model View | 20 |
Of the 639 crimes in Creswell with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 145 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 239 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 201 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Creswell has an estimated population of 5,661 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and fewer students (4.6%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Creswell average decile 2.6 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Creswell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 53.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 26.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Creswell a safe place to live?
Creswell recorded 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 91st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Creswell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 291 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Creswell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Creswell was up 24% on the year before: 784 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 633 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Creswell?
About 5,661 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 19% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Creswell?
Creswell 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.