Crime in Shirebrook: statistics, rates and trends
1,132 crimes were recorded in Shirebrook in the 12 months to August 2026, 90.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shirebrook at a glance
- Crime trends in Shirebrook
- Types of crime in Shirebrook
- Shirebrook compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shirebrook
- Streets with the most crime in Shirebrook
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shirebrook
- Demographics of Shirebrook
- Questions about crime in Shirebrook
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (540), anti-social behaviour (143) and public order (102) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 461st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shirebrook | Bolsover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,132 | 7,092 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.7 | 84.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 12,483 | 83,773 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Shirebrook of any year here (1,132 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,132 | 90.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,265 | 101.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,452 | 116.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,534 | 122.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,407 | 112.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,534 | 122.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,502 | 120.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,352 | 108.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,173 | 94.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 91 |
| July 2026 | 118 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 90 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 119 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 100 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 88 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 83 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shirebrook recorded notably more violence and sexual offences (26% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (64% below) and drugs (41% below). On the year before, other theft rose from 65 to 79 and vehicle crime rose from 36 to 43, while drugs fell from 42 to 24 and anti-social behaviour fell from 233 to 143.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 540 | 43.3 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 143 | 11.5 | 15.4 | -39% |
| Public order | 102 | 8.2 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 90 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other theft | 79 | 6.3 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 3.0 | 8.5 | +12% |
| Burglary | 29 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -43% |
| Other crime | 20 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shirebrook; the highest is Mansfield (145.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Forest Town (58.6).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shirebrook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Warsop | 659 | 85.6 | -6% |
| Mansfield Woodhouse | 1,387 | 74.5 | -18% |
| Bolsover | 1,044 | 97.7 | +8% |
| Creswell | 784 | 138.5 | +53% |
| Forest Town | 1,162 | 58.6 | -35% |
| Mansfield | 9,278 | 145.5 | +60% |
| Stanton Hill and Skegby | 537 | 106.2 | +17% |
| Clowne | 725 | 85.2 | -6% |
Of the 2 areas within Shirebrook, Shirebrook North had the highest crime rate (92.4 per 1,000) and Shirebrook South the lowest (69.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook North | Neighbourhood | 7,043 | 651 | 92.4 |
| Shirebrook South | Neighbourhood | 4,128 | 286 | 69.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 31% of the crime recorded in Shirebrook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 84 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 43 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 36 |
| On or near Laurel Close | 33 |
| On or near Alder Close | 32 |
| On or near Bank Close | 30 |
| On or near Nicholson'S Row | 24 |
| On or near Station Road | 24 |
| On or near Olive Avenue | 23 |
| On or near Springfield Avenue | 23 |
Of the 989 crimes in Shirebrook with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 143 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 418 | 42.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 281 | 28.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 52 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 38 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 2.8% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 20 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Shirebrook has an estimated population of 12,483 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with no qualifications (30%, against 18%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (17%, against 34%) and more social housing (24%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shirebrook average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shirebrook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 58.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 16.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 30.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 24.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 27.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Shirebrook a safe place to live?
Shirebrook recorded 90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 461st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Shirebrook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 540 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (143).
Is crime in Shirebrook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shirebrook was down 11% on the year before: 1,132 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,265 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shirebrook?
About 12,483 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shirebrook?
Shirebrook 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.