Makeney Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Makeney's crime profile in January 2026, accounting for 72.7% of all reported crimes. This starkly contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes make up only 36% of the total. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.2 per 1,000 residents is 67.6% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a markedly safer environment than the national benchmark. This discrepancy may be partly explained by Makeney’s character as a small built-up area within Amber Valley, where a lower population density and limited commercial activity likely reduce opportunities for crime. Seasonal factors also appear relevant: January’s shorter days and post-holiday lull in retail activity may have dampened outdoor crimes, though the rise in violent offences suggests other dynamics at play. The breakdown shows that property crimes, while lower than the UK average, account for only 18.2% of all incidents, underscoring the dominance of personal crime over theft or burglary. This pattern is consistent with areas where community cohesion and informal social controls may mitigate property-related offences. The low overall rate suggests that Makeney’s crime picture is shaped by a combination of geographic isolation, limited economic activity, and effective local policing, though these are speculative interpretations not directly confirmed by the data.

January 2026 saw a 100% increase in burglary cases, rising from 0 to 1 incident, and a 14.3% rise in violence and sexual offences, with 8 reported incidents. These changes highlight a shift in crime mix, as violent crimes now constitute 72.7% of all reported incidents—substantially higher than the UK average of 36% for this category. Despite these increases, Makeney’s violent crime rate of 1.6 per 1,000 remains 36% below the UK average, indicating that the area is still significantly safer in this regard. Other theft, which accounts for 18.2% of total crimes, is also 13% below the UK average, though the small absolute numbers mean this category is less impactful for residents. The spike in burglary, while notable, is still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting that the area’s built-up nature and possibly limited commercial infrastructure may deter such crimes. For residents, the most immediately relevant finding is the dominance of violent offences, which may prompt local authorities to consider targeted interventions in high-risk areas, such as public spaces or during evenings when visibility is reduced.

Makeney’s crime rate in January 2026 (2.2 per 1,000) represents a 21.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 2.8 per 1,000, marking a downward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that, while technically precise, is effectively a floor for local crime frequency. When scaled to the population of 5,096 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 463 residents over the course of the month—a starkly low figure compared to larger urban areas. This monthly exposure rate suggests that Makeney’s residents face a vastly reduced risk of crime compared to the national average, though the slight increase in violent offences may warrant closer attention. The area’s built-up nature and limited economic activity likely contribute to these low rates, as do the seasonal factors of January, which typically see reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities. However, the rise in violent crimes—despite the overall decline—indicates that local conditions may be influencing certain categories of crime in ways that are not fully captured by population or geographic data alone.