Crime in South Normanton and Pinxton: statistics, rates and trends
1,059 crimes were recorded in South Normanton and Pinxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in South Normanton and Pinxton
- Questions about crime in South Normanton and Pinxton
- About this data
1,059 crimes were recorded in South Normanton and Pinxton in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 493 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, South Normanton and Pinxton has the 735th highest crime rate.
| Measure | South Normanton and Pinxton | Bolsover | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,059 | 7,159 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.6 | 85.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +10% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 14,582 | 83,773 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in South Normanton and Pinxton was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,300 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (964). Over the whole period it fell 3%, 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 | 1,059 | 72.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 964 | 66.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,131 | 77.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,279 | 87.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,253 | 85.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,300 | 89.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,286 | 88.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,278 | 87.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,095 | 75.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 92 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in South Normanton and Pinxton 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. The largest increases were in other theft (+55%) and criminal damage and arson (+49%). The largest falls were in other crime (-48%) and shoplifting (-42%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 493 | 33.8 | 0.99 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 125 | 8.6 | 0.56 | +18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 101 | 6.9 | 1.02 | +49% |
| Public order | 99 | 6.8 | 1.02 | +8% |
| Other theft | 73 | 5.0 | 0.78 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 52 | 3.6 | 0.72 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.1 | 0.26 | -42% |
| Burglary | 27 | 1.9 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Drugs | 27 | 1.9 | 0.57 | -13% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -48% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.3 | 0.20 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.3 | 0.28 | -67% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.25 | +200% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in South Normanton and Pinxton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 493 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in South Normanton and Pinxton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in South Normanton and Pinxton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 49% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in South Normanton and Pinxton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in South Normanton and Pinxton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in South Normanton and Pinxton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 52 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 up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in South Normanton and Pinxton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in South Normanton and Pinxton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in South Normanton and Pinxton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in South Normanton and Pinxton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in South Normanton and Pinxton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in South Normanton and Pinxton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in South Normanton and Pinxton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in South Normanton and Pinxton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to South Normanton and Pinxton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to South Normanton and Pinxton.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs South Normanton and Pinxton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfreton | 1,204 | 127.3 | +75% |
| Selston | 407 | 62.6 | -14% |
| Huthwaite | 486 | 88.5 | +22% |
| Somercotes and Swanwick | 1,620 | 99.9 | +38% |
| Annesley Woodhouse | 373 | 69.4 | -4% |
| Kirkby-in-Ashfield | 2,161 | 108.4 | +49% |
| Sutton in Ashfield | 4,738 | 122.7 | +69% |
| Brinsley and Underwood | 234 | 44.5 | -39% |
3 areas within South Normanton and Pinxton, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. South Normanton East had the highest rate (98.3 per 1,000) and South Normanton West the lowest (60.5). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Normanton East | Neighbourhood | 4,932 | 485 | 98.3 |
| Pinxton | Neighbourhood | 4,384 | 368 | 83.9 |
| South Normanton West | Neighbourhood | 6,997 | 423 | 60.5 |
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 South Normanton and Pinxton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 52 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 40 |
| On or near Church Street | 32 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near West Street | 27 |
| On or near Glebe Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Town Street | 26 |
| On or near Woodfield Road | 23 |
| On or near Park Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in South Normanton and Pinxton 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 | 441 | 41.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 125 | 11.8% |
| Under investigation | 103 | 9.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 43 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 3.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 10 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
South Normanton and Pinxton has an estimated population of 14,582. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in South Normanton and Pinxton sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | South Normanton and Pinxton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.3% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
Is South Normanton and Pinxton a safe place to live?
South Normanton and Pinxton recorded 72.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower 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 South Normanton and Pinxton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 493 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (125).
Is crime in South Normanton and Pinxton going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Normanton and Pinxton was up 10% on the year before: 1,059 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 964 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers South Normanton and Pinxton?
South Normanton and Pinxton 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 South Normanton and Pinxton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.