Derbyshire Dales Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Derbyshire Dales recorded a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in April 2024, placing it 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a rural district where violent crime dominates the crime profile, accounting for 37.5% of all reported incidents. Violence and sexual offences (116 cases) were the most common category, followed by anti-social behaviour (31 cases) and criminal damage and arson (31 cases). The balance between property and violent crime is striking: violent crime accounted for 37.5% of the total, compared to 35.3% for property crimes. This pattern may align with the area’s character as a largely rural district with smaller communities, where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more visible in local contexts. Seasonal factors may also play a role, as April’s Easter period and spring weather typically increase outdoor activity, contributing to higher reports of violence and anti-social behaviour. Property crime rates, though lower than violent crime, still reflect the presence of rural-specific challenges, such as vandalism and arson, which may be exacerbated by isolated locations and seasonal transitions. The overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, suggesting that Derbyshire Dales maintains a relatively stable security profile compared to more densely populated areas.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in drug-related offences, which rose by 142.9% from 7 to 17 cases—a jump that may reflect heightened activity during the Easter period or changes in local patterns. Robbery and bicycle theft both doubled compared to March, with robbery increasing by 100% and bicycle theft rising from zero to two cases. This shift highlights a growing concern for personal safety, particularly in areas with increased foot traffic or outdoor activity. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 55.6% (from 18 to 8 cases), potentially linked to reduced retail footfall during Easter holidays or improved security measures in local stores. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 41.5% (from 53 to 31 cases), a trend that may be attributed to seasonal changes in community engagement or local initiatives. The dominance of violent crime—particularly violence and sexual offences—over property crime underscores a distinct regional profile. While property crime rates in Derbyshire Dales are lower than the UK average for categories like shoplifting (85% below) and vehicle crime (36% below), violent crime remains a more pressing concern, with violence and sexual offences 38% below the UK average. This balance suggests that while the area is safer than the national average in terms of property crime, targeted efforts to address interpersonal violence may be necessary.

Derbyshire Dales’ crime rate in April 2024 fell to 4.3 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000. This slight reduction, though modest, aligns with the area’s overall trend of maintaining a crime rate significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the district recorded roughly 10 crimes per day in April, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 232 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Derbyshire Dales in a category of low-crime rural areas, where the population density and community structures likely contribute to lower incident rates. Comparing the district’s population-scaled perspective to the UK average reveals stark contrasts: for example, anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire Dales is 67% below the UK rate, and shoplifting is 85% below. These disparities highlight the influence of local factors—such as smaller community sizes, lower urban density, and seasonal patterns—on crime dynamics. While the overall rate remains stable, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories, such as the sharp rise in drug-related crimes, suggest that localized factors may occasionally disrupt the broader trend of sustained low crime.