Total Crime Rate
62.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ball Hill area has the 13th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Pinxton , and the 118th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ball Hill (DE55 2ED) in the last 12 months was 62.2 per 1,000 residents and was 15.3% lower than the Pinxton average (73.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 42.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 216.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 15.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ball Hill (DE55 2ED), the main crime hotspot is near Knitters Road. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Pinxton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Highfield Drive | Under investigation |
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