Clowne Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2025, Clowne's crime rate of 7.8 per 1,000 residents placed the built-up area 1.3% above the UK average, reflecting a slight but discernible deviation from national trends. This rate, while modest, underscores the area's distinct position within Derbyshire's broader crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 47.4% of all reported incidents—39% above the UK average. This stark contrast with national data suggests local factors may be influencing the prevalence of such crimes. The seasonal context of October, with its shorter daylight hours and the approach of Halloween, may have contributed to this spike, as darker evenings often correlate with increased reports of violence and anti-social behaviour. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, comprising 21.1% of all crimes and 35% above the UK average. These figures highlight a potential shift in the area's crime profile toward more visible, community-facing incidents, linked to the close-knit nature of Clowne's built-up environment. Meanwhile, property crimes formed a smaller portion of the total, with shoplifting and vehicle crime each contributing 7.9% and 5.3% respectively. Shoplifting in Clowne was 5% below the UK average, a contrast that may reflect local retail dynamics or enforcement patterns. The data also reveals a marked underrepresentation of certain crime types: drugs-related offences were 64% below the UK average, and burglary was 67% below, suggesting a lower incidence of these categories in the area. This divergence from national norms invites further consideration of local socioeconomic factors, policing strategies, or the unique characteristics of Clowne's built-up area, which may mitigate certain types of crime while amplifying others. The interplay between seasonal changes, community structure, and local enforcement remains a critical area for ongoing analysis.

October 2025 saw a 300% surge in vehicle crime, jumping from one incident to four, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This increase may reflect the impact of Halloween-related activity or changes in parking patterns as seasonal events draw visitors. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, with a 166.7% increase to 16 incidents, the highest category by volume. This spike is 35% above the UK average and may be linked to the area's compact residential layout, where noise and disturbances are more concentrated. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences more than doubled from 16 to 36, a 125% increase, placing the category 39% above the UK average. This suggests a potential shift in the crime mix toward more severe incidents, influenced by the darker evenings of October. Conversely, categories like drugs and burglary fell significantly below UK averages, with drugs-related crimes at 64% below and burglary at 67% below, indicating a lower prevalence of these types of crime in Clowne compared to the national picture.

Clowne's crime rate in October 2025 (7.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 54.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000. This rise places the area 1.3% above the UK average, a marginal but notable deviation. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day across the built-up area, though the pace of incidents has accelerated sharply since September. Over the course of October, one crime was reported for every 128 residents, a figure that, while modest, reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in a relatively small population. The shift from September to October appears to align with seasonal patterns: clocks going back, shorter daylight hours, and the proximity of Halloween, which may have contributed to increased public order issues and anti-social behaviour. These factors, combined with the area's compact geography, likely amplify the visibility of crime in a way that larger, more dispersed populations might not experience. The contrast with UK-wide averages also highlights Clowne's unique position within Derbyshire's broader crime profile, where local dynamics appear to drive fluctuations more acutely than national trends.