Lowest-crime areas in Bolsover
Of Bolsover's 10 neighbourhoods, Bolsover South & Glapwell recorded the lowest crime rate, 58 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, and Bolsover North & Shuttlewood the highest, 118 crimes per 1,000 residents. 6 of 10 are below the England and Wales rate of 97 crimes per 1,000 residents. Figures cover October 2025 to September 2026.
Bolsover neighbourhoods by crime rate
| # | Neighbourhood | Crimes per 1,000 | Compared with England and Wales | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolsover South & Glapwellaround S44 6EQ | 58 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 2 | Tibshelf, Newton & Hardwick Parkaround DE55 5RH | 68 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 3 | Shirebrook Northaround NG20 8JS | 72 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 4 | South Normanton Broadmeadows & Pinxtonaround DE55 3AX | 76 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 5 | Clowne & Barlborougharound S43 4JG | 78 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 6 | South Normanton Westaround DE55 2HF | 80 | Moderate | Violence and sexual offences |
| 7 | Langwith, Shirebrook South & Pleasleyaround NG20 8BB | 101 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 8 | Whitwell & Elmtonaround S80 4QL | 101 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 9 | Creswell & Hodthorpearound S80 4EZ | 118 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
| 10 | Bolsover North & Shuttlewoodaround S44 6RP | 118 | High | Violence and sexual offences |
Source: data.police.uk, October 2025 to September 2026, and ONS population estimates. Rates are per 1,000 residents, so town and city centres, with many visitors and few residents, rank high.
Questions
Which area of Bolsover has the lowest crime rate?
Bolsover South & Glapwell had the lowest recorded crime rate in Bolsover from October 2025 to September 2026: 58 crimes per 1,000 residents a year, against 97 crimes per 1,000 residents across England and Wales.
Which area of Bolsover has the highest crime rate?
Bolsover North & Shuttlewood had the highest recorded crime rate in Bolsover from October 2025 to September 2026: 118 crimes per 1,000 residents a year. Busy centres often rank high because rates are per resident, not per visitor.
How is the crime rate worked out?
Crimes reported to police and published on data.police.uk over the last 12 months, divided by each neighbourhood's population from ONS estimates. Neighbourhoods are the ONS areas of about 7,000 people that the House of Commons Library has named.