Makeney Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Makeney’s crime profile in January 2025 reveals a striking contrast to national trends, with violence and sexual offences comprising 37.5% of all reported crimes—a category that is 52% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This built-up area within Amber Valley recorded 16 crimes in total, translating to a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 56.3% lower than the UK’s 7.1 per 1,000. The data illustrates a marked divergence from typical urban patterns, with anti-social behaviour and violence dominating the crime mix rather than property-related offences. Seasonal context suggests that January’s reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates, though the persistence of violence in a relatively low-crime area warrants closer examination. The breakdown shows that property crimes (5 total) account for just 31.3% of all incidents, significantly below the UK’s typical property crime share, while violent crimes (6 total) make up the majority. This imbalance may reflect local dynamics, such as the area’s character as a smaller, less densely populated built-up zone where interpersonal conflicts are more prominent than commercial crime. The overall rate remains well below the UK average, consistent with Amber Valley’s broader trend of lower crime levels compared to major urban centres.

January 2025 saw a 200% month-on-month increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 1 to 3 incidents—a jump that could signal heightened tensions during the post-holiday period. Vehicle crime also doubled from 0 to 2, potentially linked to seasonal changes in parking patterns or increased vehicle movement during colder weather. Criminal damage and arson, previously unreported in December, emerged as a new category with 1 incident, marking a 100% increase. Burglary in Makeney is 33% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, with 2 incidents recorded (0.4 per 1,000), suggesting a local vulnerability that contrasts with the area’s otherwise low crime profile. The crime mix shifted significantly from December, with violent crimes now accounting for 37.5% of total incidents compared to 25% in the previous month. For residents, the daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day provides a tangible reference point for assessing local safety, though the overall rate remains exceptionally low. These fluctuations highlight the need to consider both local and national factors when interpreting crime trends in Makeney.

Makeney’s crime rate in January 2025 increased by 33.6% compared to the previous month’s 2.4 per 1,000.3% below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 319 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK’s typical figures. The daily crime context shows that Makeney experienced approximately one crime per day in January, a figure that, while seemingly high in absolute terms, is proportionally much lower when scaled to the area’s population of 5,096. This contrast becomes more pronounced when considering that the UK average translates to roughly two crimes per day for every 1,000 residents. The population-scaled perspective reinforces Makeney’s status as a relatively safe area, with crime levels that are far below national benchmarks despite the month-on-month increase. The shift from December’s rate also highlights the variability of crime patterns in smaller built-up areas, where seasonal factors and local events can drive short-term fluctuations. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the 33.6% increase from the previous month suggests that local conditions—such as post-holiday activity or temporary disruptions—may have influenced crime trends in January.