Makeney Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Makeney's crime profile in December 2025 reveals a combination of seasonal dynamics and local patterns, with the balance between property and violent crime shifting in ways that challenge assumptions about the area's usual crime profile. The overall crime rate of 2.8 per 1,000 residents places Makeney 60% below the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's continued status as a relatively low-crime environment despite the month-on-month increase. This rate, however, masks a significant realignment in the distribution of crime types: violent crimes accounted for 50% of the total (7 incidents), compared to property crimes at 43% (6 incidents). This reversal of the usual property-crime dominance is a striking anomaly, likely influenced by the seasonal context of December, which brings heightened activity in retail and social spaces, combined with the logistical challenges of dark evenings and empty homes during the holiday period. The breakdown of crimes shows that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent category, but their rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 46% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as the area's character as a built-up part of Amber Valley with limited nightlife infrastructure—may contribute to this disparity. Other theft and criminal damage and arson both rose sharply in December, though their rates still remain below the UK averages, indicating that while the area is not immune to these types of crime, the scale is smaller. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness—likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the absence of a clear spike in vehicle crime or theft from the person suggests that the area's physical layout and community dynamics may act as mitigating factors.

December 2025 marked a dramatic month-on-month shift in Makeney's crime profile, with three categories seeing 100% increases: other theft, public order offences, and criminal damage and arson. These spikes, though limited to a small number of incidents, indicate a potential realignment in the types of crime being recorded. The balance between property and violent crime shifted significantly, with violent crimes making up 50% of the total (7 incidents) compared to property crimes at 43% (6 incidents). This reversal of the usual property-crime dominance is notable, as violent crimes in Makeney are 46% below the UK average for this category. The rise in other theft, which now stands at 0.4 per 1,000 residents, contrasts with the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting a localised trend that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Christmas shopping and the temporary absence of residents during the holiday period.

Makeney's crime rate in December 2025 rose sharply to 2.8 per 1,000 residents, marking an 180.6% increase from the previous month's rate of 1.0 per 1,000. This surge, though still 60% below the UK average, reflects a notable shift in the local crime profile. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 364 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that accounts for the area's population of 5,096. Daily crime statistics show that, on average, fewer than one crime was recorded per day, a metric that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents despite the month-on-month rise. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of any individual experiencing a crime remains significantly lower than the national average, though the recent increase suggests a need for vigilance in specific areas. The absence of a UK daily comparison underscores the uniqueness of Makeney's data, which must be interpreted within the local context rather than benchmarked against broader trends.