Makeney Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 saw Makeney, a built-up area within Amber Valley, record a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 28.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, though low, reflects a combination of local and seasonal factors. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 29% of all reported incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences at 19.4%. These two categories, along with other theft (12.9%), formed the top three crime types, collectively representing 61.3% of all crimes. The seasonality of June—marked by longer days and the onset of tourism in nearby rural areas—likely influenced these patterns, as increased social activity can drive anti-social behaviour and public order issues. While violence and sexual offences were 59% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour exceeded the national average by 22%, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area's proximity to Amber Valley's broader commuter and tourist networks. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK suggests a generally safe environment, but the sharp increase in anti-social behaviour raises questions about local enforcement and community engagement strategies. As the summer progresses, these trends will need to be monitored to ensure they do not escalate into broader issues.

June 2023 witnessed a 125% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from four to nine incidents. This surge, alongside a doubling of drug-related crimes and possession of weapons, points to a shift in local crime dynamics. Anti-social behaviour now accounts for 29% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than its UK average of 22% and marking a stark contrast to its previous position as the third-most common category. Drug-related crimes, though still low at two incidents, represent a 100% increase from zero in May, suggesting emerging patterns that could warrant further attention. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 33.3%, and public order offences dropped by 25%, reflecting a mixed picture of rising and falling crime categories. These changes underscore the volatility of crime trends in a built-up area within Amber Valley, where seasonal factors may influence local behaviour.

Makeney's crime rate in June 2023 rose 6.9% from the previous month, climbing to 6.1 per 1,000 residents from 5.7 per 1,000. This increase aligns with the start of summer, a period when tourism and social activity typically rise in rural areas. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime every 30 days, translating to roughly one crime per day for its 5,096 residents. Over the course of June, this meant one reported crime occurred for every 164 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. While this rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, the upward trend suggests a need for continued monitoring of seasonal patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the crime rate, though low, is not static and responds to external factors such as increased foot traffic during the summer months.