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Crime in Shirebrook

Shirebrook had 293 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 87.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 9th of 22 Bolsover areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 22% above the middle Bolsover area. Crime was down 8% on the three months before.

NG20, Bolsover · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shirebrook

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87.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
9 of 22Bolsover rank1st is the highest rate
-8%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common126 in 3 months

Month by month

120 Mar 107 Apr 90 May 80 Jun 121 Jul 92 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Shirebrook. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence12643%
anti-social behaviour4716%
public order3311%
criminal damage2810%
theft217%
vehicle crime114%
shoplifting103%
other crime62%

Shirebrook against Bolsover

TypeShirebrook per 1,000Middle Bolsover areaChange
Violence37.633.7▼ 21%
Burglary1.51.7–
Vehicle crime3.33.5–
Anti-social behaviour1413.3▲ 42%
Theft and robbery7.26.2▼ 17%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
New Houghton108.1▲ 27%
Whaley Thorns93▼ 24%
Shirebrook87.5▼ 8%
Upper Langwith63.3▼ 8%
Langwith53.4▲ 5%
Nether Langwith49.4▼ 23%
See every Bolsover area ranked on the crime in Bolsover page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Shirebrook a safe area?

Shirebrook had about 87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 9 of 22 Bolsover areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Shirebrook?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (126), followed by anti-social behaviour (47) and public order (33).