Crime in Creswell: statistics, rates and trends
768 crimes were recorded in Creswell in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Creswell
- Questions about crime in Creswell
- About this data
768 crimes were recorded in Creswell in the 12 months to July 2026, 135.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 20% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 284 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Creswell has the 101st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Creswell | Bolsover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 768 | 7,159 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 135.7 | 85.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +20% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 5,661 | 83,773 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Creswell was highest in the year to July 2021 (840 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (530). Over the whole period it rose 45%, 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 | 768 | 135.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 638 | 112.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 662 | 116.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 728 | 128.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 725 | 128.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 840 | 148.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 642 | 113.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 621 | 109.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 530 | 93.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 59 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Creswell 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in public order (+62%) and criminal damage and arson (+46%). The largest falls were in other theft (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 284 | 50.2 | 1.47 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 145 | 25.6 | 1.67 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 12.4 | 1.82 | +46% |
| Public order | 68 | 12.0 | 1.81 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 57 | 10.1 | 1.22 | +14% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.3 | 0.83 | -19% |
| Burglary | 28 | 4.9 | 1.40 | +75% |
| Drugs | 28 | 4.9 | 1.51 | +155% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 4.4 | 0.90 | +127% |
| Other crime | 20 | 3.5 | 1.67 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.09 | +50% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.5 | 0.39 | -25% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.5 | 0.31 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Creswell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Creswell recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (50.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Creswell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Creswell recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 18.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Creswell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Creswell recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Creswell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Creswell recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Creswell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Creswell recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Creswell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Creswell recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Creswell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Creswell recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Creswell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Creswell recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 155% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Creswell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Creswell recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 127% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Creswell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Creswell recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Creswell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Creswell recorded 6 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 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Creswell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Creswell recorded 3 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 down 25% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Creswell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Creswell recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 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 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Creswell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Creswell recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Creswell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Creswell.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Creswell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clowne | 734 | 86.2 | -36% |
| Bolsover | 1,072 | 100.3 | -26% |
| Shirebrook | 1,156 | 92.6 | -32% |
| Market Warsop | 648 | 84.2 | -38% |
| Worksop | 5,659 | 127.4 | -6% |
| Staveley (Chesterfield) | 904 | 69.2 | -49% |
| Killamarsh | 451 | 55.6 | -59% |
| Kiveton Park | 584 | 81.1 | -40% |
1 areas within Creswell, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Elmton-with-Creswell had the highest rate (115.4 per 1,000) and Elmton-with-Creswell the lowest (115.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmton-with-Creswell | Neighbourhood | 7,324 | 845 | 115.4 |
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 Creswell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 102 |
| On or near Elmton Close | 48 |
| On or near Model Village | 42 |
| On or near Wollen Close | 38 |
| On or near King Street | 35 |
| On or near John Street | 34 |
| On or near Hazelby Road | 24 |
| On or near Ann Street | 23 |
| On or near Duke Street | 21 |
| On or near Old School Lane | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Creswell 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 | 217 | 28.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 25.1% |
| Not recorded | 145 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 45 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 3.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 2.9% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 2.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Creswell has an estimated population of 5,661. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Creswell sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Creswell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 55.3% |
| Social rented homes | 20.8% |
| Private rented homes | 23.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.6 |
Is Creswell a safe place to live?
Creswell recorded 135.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 Creswell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (145).
Is crime in Creswell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Creswell was up 20% on the year before: 768 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 638 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Creswell?
Creswell 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 Creswell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.