Total Crime Rate
38.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025George Street area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Blackwell , and the 67th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around George Street (DE55 2AY) in the last 12 months was 38.0 per 1,000 residents and was 28.5% lower than the Blackwell average (53.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -85.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 21.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -38.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 5.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around George Street (DE55 2AY), the main crime hotspot is near Alfreton Road. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Blackwell| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | White Ash Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buntingbank Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alfreton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alfreton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Strutts Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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