Derbyshire Dales Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 71,757, Derbyshire Dales recorded 308 crimes in September 2024, equating to 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relative safety. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 35.4% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and criminal damage and arson (11.0%). These figures contrast with the UK average for violent crime, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000 — a gap of 43%. The seasonal context of September, marked by the return to school and university freshers’ week, may influence patterns, though the area’s rural character likely contributes to lower property crime rates compared to urban centres. Anti-social behaviour, while still present, remains 49% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement. The low rate of shoplifting (71% below the UK average) aligns with the area’s limited retail density, while the high proportion of violent crime may reflect isolated incidents rather than systemic issues. Overall, the data reinforces Derbyshire Dales as a safer area than the UK average, though targeted efforts may be needed to address the 200% increase in theft from the person and the 80% rise in drug-related offences, which require further analysis.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in Derbyshire Dales’ crime profile. Theft from the person surged by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), potentially linked to the influx of university students during freshers’ week. Drug-related crimes also rose sharply by 80% (from 5 to 9), a figure that may reflect seasonal patterns or increased policing visibility. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 37.3% (from 67 to 42), due to the start of the school term and reduced late-night activity. Other theft fell by 31.1% (from 45 to 31), suggesting improved security measures or community awareness. Violence and sexual offences, though remaining the most common category, were 43% below the UK average, indicating the area’s overall lower risk profile. Theft from the person now accounts for 1.0% of all crimes, a stark contrast to the UK average of 0.2% — a figure that may warrant closer attention. Meanwhile, the 71% deficit in shoplifting compared to the UK average underscores the area’s minimal retail density, a factor consistent with its rural geography.

Derbyshire Dales’ crime rate in September 2024 (4.3 per 1,000 residents) marks an 11.7% decline from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 10 crimes per day — a figure that, while modest, highlights the need for sustained community vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 233 residents, a ratio that is significantly lower than the UK average and suggests a strong local safety record. With a population of 71,757, the area’s low crime rate is particularly striking when compared to densely populated urban centres. The 44.2% deficit relative to the UK average is consistent with Derbyshire Dales’ rural character, where fewer opportunities for property crime and a more dispersed population may naturally reduce crime rates. However, the sharp rise in theft from the person and drug-related crimes indicates that certain issues require targeted interventions. For residents, these figures offer reassurance of the area’s general safety, though the upward trends in specific categories may signal emerging challenges that warrant further examination.