Derbyshire Dales Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Derbyshire Dales maintained a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 33.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This figure reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends, a pattern seen in rural districts where property crime and violent offences are often proportionally lower. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.4%) and public order issues (9.3%). These figures align with the area's character as a largely rural district with limited urban density, where community cohesion and lower population concentration may contribute to reduced crime rates. Seasonal factors in November, such as Bonfire Night and the onset of darker evenings, may influence patterns of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, though the overall rate remains stable compared to previous months. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.6 per 1,000, yet Derbyshire Dales recorded 2.1 per 1,000, 19% below the national figure. This disparity may reflect the area's lower population density and the absence of large-scale urban hubs that typically correlate with higher rates of violent crime. Black Friday shopping activity, which often drives retail-related offences, did not appear to significantly impact the area's crime profile, suggesting that local retail centres may not be as heavily trafficked as in more densely populated regions.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person increasing by 100% compared to October, marking a significant spike in this category. This jump, from zero to one reported incident, may be attributed to the Black Friday shopping period, which typically sees heightened opportunities for opportunistic theft. Concurrently, burglary rose by 90.9% (11 to 21 incidents), a sharp increase that could be linked to seasonal factors such as colder weather prompting more indoor activities and potential vulnerabilities in property security. Shoplifting also increased by 47.4% (19 to 28 incidents), reflecting the same retail-driven dynamics as Black Friday. Conversely, several categories showed declines, including drugs offences (-55.6%), robbery (-33.3%), and vehicle crime (-33.3%). The drop in vehicle crime, which fell 80% below the UK average, may indicate effective policing in rural areas where vehicle-related thefts are less common. Anti-social behaviour, the second most prevalent category, was 43% below the UK average, a statistic that could be explained by the area's lower population density and community-focused policing strategies. Possession of weapons was 67% above the UK average, a rare outlier that may warrant closer examination in future reports. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal events and local conditions in shaping Derbyshire Dales' crime profile.

Derbyshire Dales' crime rate remained stable at 5.0 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, a 0.6% decrease from the previous month, indicating minimal month-on-month volatility. This consistency is reflected in the daily crime count of 12 incidents per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the district's population of 71,757 residents. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this rural area. When compared to the UK average, Derbyshire Dales' crime rate is 33.3% lower, a disparity that becomes even more pronounced when examining specific categories. For instance, vehicle crime in the district was 80% below the UK average, a statistic that may be attributed to the area's lower urban density and fewer opportunities for vehicle-related offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in Derbyshire Dales is significantly lower than in more densely populated regions, a factor that could be linked to the district's rural character and community-oriented policing. These comparisons illustrate that while localised spikes in certain categories may occur, the overall crime environment in Derbyshire Dales remains markedly safer than the national average.