Derbyshire Dales Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Derbyshire Dales' October 2024 crime profile reveals a stark contrast between overall safety and specific category trends. The area's crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents places it 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the region's historically low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences, however, emerged as the most significant concern, accounting for 45.2% of all reported crimes and marking a 37.6% month-on-month increase. This surge, which brings the rate to 2.1 per 1,000 (21% below UK average), contrasts with declines in property-related crimes such as shoplifting (72% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below). The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—likely contributes to increased incidents of violence, as illuminated pathways and extended night hours may alter public behaviour. Anti-social behaviour (15.7% of total crimes) and other theft (7.2%) remain well below national averages, reflecting the area's rural character and limited urban density. While the overall crime picture remains reassuring, the rise in violent offences warrants attention to local factors such as seasonal transitions and community engagement strategies.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 37.6% in October, rising from 109 to 150 incidents. This jump, despite the category being 21% below the UK average (2.7 per 1,000), highlights a concerning trend in the area. Robbery incidents doubled from zero to two, marking a 100% increase, while vehicle crime rose sharply by 77.8% (9 to 16). These spikes contrast with declines in theft from the person (-66.7%) and criminal damage and arson (-44.1%). Anti-social behaviour remains 46% below the UK average (1.3 per 1,000), and shoplifting is 72% below the national rate (0.7 per 1,000). Residents may find the 11 daily crime figure useful for understanding local safety context, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average.

Derbyshire Dales' October 2024 crime rate (4.6 per 1,000) marks a 7.9% increase from September's 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend despite remaining 43.2% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the local crime burden without direct comparison to national daily averages. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 216 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in a population of 71,757. This monthly exposure rate, while modest, underscores the importance of community vigilance in maintaining the area's safety profile. The increase in violent crime and vehicle-related offences contrasts with declines in public order and criminal damage, suggesting shifting patterns that may warrant closer attention to local factors.