Makeney Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Makeney’s crime rate in August 2025 stood at 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, which is consistent with its status as a smaller built-up area within Amber Valley. The most prevalent category of crime was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 75% of all reported incidents (9 out of 12 total crimes). This high proportion of violent crime, despite remaining 37% below the UK average for the category, highlights a specific risk dynamic in the area. August, as a peak holiday month, likely contributes to this pattern, with increased tourism and social activity potentially elevating opportunities for such incidents. Other theft, at 16.7% of total crimes, and public order offences, at 8.3%, both fell significantly below UK averages, suggesting that property-related crimes are not a dominant concern here. Seasonal factors, including the influx of visitors during August, may also influence the local crime profile, though the overall low rate indicates effective community-level deterrence or policing. The interplay between transient populations and local demographics during this time could further explain the relative stability in property crime rates, as compared to the UK’s broader trends.

August 2025 saw a 28.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 7 to 9 incidents—a shift that may reflect seasonal factors such as heightened social activity during the peak holiday period. Conversely, public order offences fell by 50.0% (from 2 to 1), and other theft decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. Violent crime in Makeney remains 37% below the UK average (1.8 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while other theft is 22% below the national rate (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000). These figures highlight the area’s relative safety in certain categories, even as specific violent incidents rose. For residents, the 75% share of violent crimes in the total incident count offers a clear insight into the types of risks that dominate the local crime profile.

Makeney’s crime rate in August 2025 (2.4 per 1,000 residents) marks a 29.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, where August typically sees reduced crime activity compared to the summer’s peak. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a stark contrast to the UK’s national average. For residents, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 425 residents—a figure that contextualises the low level of risk relative to the population. While the UK’s overall crime rate is significantly higher, Makeney’s data underscores a consistent pattern of lower-than-average violent crime, with violence and sexual offences at 1.8 per 1,000 (37% below the UK average). This suggests that local factors, such as the area’s smaller population or community dynamics, may play a role in sustaining this disparity. However, the month-on-month fluctuation in specific categories, such as the rise in violent offences, highlights the need for ongoing monitoring of local trends.