South Normanton and Pinxton Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Normanton and Pinxton's crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 in May 2025 places it 35.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment compared to national trends. The area's crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 56.8% of all reported crimes (42 incidents), significantly outpacing other categories. This rate of 3.0 per 1,000 for violence and sexual offences is 6% above the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, highlighting a local concentration of this type of crime. Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents, 12.2% of total) and public order offences (6 incidents, 8.1%) follow, both well below their respective UK averages. The area's lower property crime rate (13 incidents, 17.6% of total) compared to the UK's higher property crime proportion suggests a different crime dynamic, possibly influenced by the built-up area's characteristics. May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, common in this part of Derbyshire, may have contributed to the elevated violence rates, though seasonal patterns alone cannot fully explain this deviation from national averages. The stability in overall crime rates compared to previous months indicates no sudden spikes or drops, but the persistent emphasis on violent crime warrants continued attention to local factors such as community engagement and policing strategies.

May 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories. Other theft incidents surged by 300% (1 to 4), while drug-related crimes doubled (1 to 3). Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50% (6 to 9), suggesting a potential link to increased social activity during May's extended evenings. Conversely, burglary, vehicle crime, and other crimes all declined sharply—by 87.5%, 80%, and 75% respectively—possibly reflecting improved community vigilance or targeted policing efforts. The area's violence and sexual offences rate of 3.0 per 1,000, 6% above the UK average, contrasts sharply with its performance in other categories, such as shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000, 55% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000, 58% below UK average). These disparities indicate a combination of local conditions and national trends. Residents may find the 55% reduction in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it suggests effective measures in retail areas. The dramatic drop in burglary (from 8 to 1) could signal a successful community initiative, though further data would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.

Crime rates in South Normanton and Pinxton remained stable in May 2025, matching the previous month's rate of 5.2 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no abrupt changes in criminal activity. below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 74 crimes. When scaled to the local population of 14,178, this equates to one reported crime for every 192 residents over the course of the month—a stark contrast to the UK's higher monthly exposure rates. The population context reveals that, despite the area's lower crime rate, the 42 incidents of violence and sexual offences still represent a significant portion of the local population's experience. This highlights the importance of targeted interventions in addressing violent crime without compromising the area's overall safety. The 5.2 per 1,000 rate, combined with the daily crime count, provides a tangible measure for residents to gauge their personal risk, while the population-scaled perspective reinforces the area's position as relatively safer than the national average.