Derbyshire Dales Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Derbyshire Dales’ crime profile in January 2024 reveals a distinct mix of crime types that diverge from national trends, shaped by the area’s rural character and seasonal context. With a crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents, the local authority district recorded 290 crimes, 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.6% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.6%) and other theft (8.3%). This emphasis on violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes often dominate, potentially reflecting the area’s demographic composition and social dynamics. The post-holiday period in January, marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, may have contributed to the lower incidence of shoplifting and vehicle crime, which were 65% and 60% below UK averages, respectively. However, the prominence of violent crime suggests that domestic disputes, alcohol-related incidents, or other factors prevalent in smaller communities may be driving this pattern. The absence of significant theft from the person incidents (100% below the UK average) further indicates that the area’s low population density and rural setting may reduce opportunities for such crimes. These findings illustrate a community where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour are more salient than property-related offences, a trend consistent with the characteristics of a largely rural district.

Violent crimes accounted for 38.6% of total incidents in January 2024, significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (38% below). This suggests a distinct balance of crime types compared to national trends, with domestic disputes and other non-violent conflicts likely contributing to the prominence of anti-social behaviour. Burglary rates surged by 185.7% (7 to 20), the most dramatic increase among all categories, potentially linked to seasonal factors such as holiday-related absences or targeted property crimes in rural areas. Conversely, public order offences fell by 54.8% (31 to 14), a drop that may reflect reduced social gatherings during the post-holiday period. The area’s theft from the person rate was 100% below the UK average, a statistic that could reassure residents concerned about personal safety in public spaces.

Derbyshire Dales recorded 290 crimes in January 2024, a 10.0% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical January patterns, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours may partly explain lower outdoor crime rates. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 9 crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, highlighting the relatively low exposure compared to more densely populated regions. This monthly aggregate suggests that Derbyshire Dales maintains a consistently lower crime profile than the UK average, even when accounting for seasonal fluctuations. The population context further underscores that, despite the absolute number of crimes, the rate remains well below the national benchmark, reflecting the area’s rural character and potentially lower population density.