Heanor Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Heanor's overall crime rate for August 2025 stood at 9.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 19.8% above the UK average of 8.1. This disparity underscores a persistent challenge in maintaining security compared to national benchmarks, though the rate itself remained stable compared to the previous month. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark dominance of violent and sexual offences, which accounted for 35.4% of all incidents — significantly higher than the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (18% above). Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting followed closely, with the latter's rate (1.4 per 1,000) 122% above the UK average. These figures align with August's seasonal context as a peak holiday month, which may have contributed to increased property crime through unoccupied homes and heightened retail activity. The area's relatively low population density, typical of rural or semi-rural built-up areas, could also play a role in the higher proportion of property-related crimes compared to urban centres. However, the stability of the overall rate suggests no abrupt changes in the broader crime profile, despite the sharp fluctuations in specific categories. The interplay between seasonal factors, local demographics, and geographic characteristics will require further analysis to fully understand the underlying dynamics.

August 2025 saw dramatic increases in shoplifting, with incidents rising 220% to 32 cases — far exceeding the UK average by 122%. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the peak holiday period, which could have led to more unoccupied homes and retail premises. Similarly, robbery and possession of weapons both doubled compared to the previous month, though these remain below the UK average for robbery (173% above) and slightly above for weapons (11% above). Conversely, anti-social behaviour and public order offences declined by 37.7% and 29.2% respectively, reflecting reduced foot traffic during holidays or increased community engagement. The stark contrast between rising property crimes and falling public order incidents illustrates a shifting crime mix, with property-related offences dominating the landscape. These fluctuations highlight the need for targeted interventions in retail and residential areas during peak holiday periods.

Heanor's crime rate remained stable in August 2025, matching the previous month's figure of 9.7 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no immediate surge or decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 7 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the population size and the distribution of incidents across the month. Over the course of August, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 103 residents, underscoring the frequency of incidents within a relatively small community. When scaled to the area's population of 22,959, this highlights the tangible impact of crime on daily life, even if the rate remains stable month-on-month. The absence of a significant shift in the overall rate contrasts with the marked fluctuations in specific crime categories, which will be explored further in the highlights section.