Crime in South Normanton and Pinxton: statistics, rates and trends
1,037 crimes were recorded in South Normanton and Pinxton in the 12 months to August 2026, 71.1 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Normanton and Pinxton at a glance
- Crime trends in South Normanton and Pinxton
- Types of crime in South Normanton and Pinxton
- South Normanton and Pinxton compared with nearby towns
- Areas within South Normanton and Pinxton
- Streets with the most crime in South Normanton and Pinxton
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Normanton and Pinxton
- Demographics of South Normanton and Pinxton
- Questions about crime in South Normanton and Pinxton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (483), anti-social behaviour (121) and criminal damage and arson (97) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 754th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | South Normanton and Pinxton | Bolsover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,037 | 7,092 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 71.1 | 84.7 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 14,582 | 83,773 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in South Normanton and Pinxton peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,334 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (972). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,037 | 71.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 972 | 66.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,128 | 77.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,271 | 87.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,228 | 84.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,323 | 90.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,248 | 85.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,334 | 91.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,092 | 74.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| July 2026 | 75 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 105 |
| April 2026 | 93 |
| March 2026 | 112 |
| February 2026 | 81 |
| January 2026 | 77 |
| December 2025 | 96 |
| November 2025 | 80 |
| October 2025 | 89 |
| September 2025 | 62 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (76% below) and anti-social behaviour (46% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 70 to 97 and other theft rose from 51 to 70, while shoplifting fell from 51 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 483 | 33.1 | 34.2 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 121 | 8.3 | 15.4 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 97 | 6.7 | 6.7 | +39% |
| Public order | 95 | 6.5 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 70 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 0% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 2.1 | 8.5 | -41% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.9 | 3.3 | -10% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than South Normanton and Pinxton; the highest is Alfreton (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Brinsley and Underwood (45.0).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Normanton and Pinxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1,195 | 126.4 | +78% |
| Selston | 404 | 62.2 | -13% |
| Huthwaite | 497 | 90.5 | +27% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,630 | 100.5 | +41% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 369 | 68.6 | -3% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,146 | 107.6 | +51% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,741 | 122.8 | +73% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 237 | 45.0 | -37% |
Of the 3 areas within South Normanton and Pinxton, South Normanton East had the highest crime rate (93.5 per 1,000) and South Normanton West the lowest (59.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Normanton East | Neighbourhood | 4,932 | 461 | 93.5 |
| Pinxton | Neighbourhood | 4,384 | 365 | 83.3 |
| South Normanton West | Neighbourhood | 6,997 | 418 | 59.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 30% of the crime recorded in South Normanton and Pinxton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (49).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
| On or near Church Street | 33 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Town Street | 26 |
| On or near Glebe Avenue | 25 |
| On or near West Street | 25 |
| On or near Woodfield Road | 25 |
| On or near Park Close | 21 |
Of the 916 crimes in South Normanton and Pinxton with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 121 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 433 | 47.3% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 227 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 86 | 9.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
South Normanton and Pinxton has an estimated population of 14,582 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (20%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (25%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Normanton and Pinxton average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | South Normanton and Pinxton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 25.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 17.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Normanton and Pinxton a safe place to live?
South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 754th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Normanton and Pinxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 483 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (121).
Is crime in South Normanton and Pinxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Normanton and Pinxton was up 7% on the year before: 1,037 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 972 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Normanton and Pinxton?
About 14,582 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Normanton and Pinxton?
South Normanton and Pinxton 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.