Derbyshire Dales Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Derbyshire Dales' crime profile in March 2025, accounting for 37.3% of all reported crimes, with 143 incidents recorded. This category, at 2.0 per 1,000 residents, remains 27% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a consistent trend reflecting the area's relatively low levels of violent crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 15.1% of total crimes, with 58 reports, and public order offences making up 11.0%, though these rose sharply by 200% compared to February. The overall crime rate for the area stood at 5.3 per 1,000 residents, 32.1% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, a disparity that aligns with Derbyshire Dales' rural character and lower population density. Seasonal factors likely played a role in March's patterns, as the transition to spring and longer evenings may have influenced public interactions and crime opportunities. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, remained well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.3 per 1,000 (56% below national rates) and burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 (29% below). This suggests that the area's rural nature, with fewer commercial hubs and more dispersed communities, may contribute to lower rates of property-related offences. However, the sharp rise in public order offences highlights a potential need for targeted interventions during transitional seasons when community tensions or social activities may increase.

March 2025 saw a 200% increase in public order crimes, rising from 14 to 42 incidents, the most dramatic month-on-month shift. Possession of weapons also doubled, with four reports compared to zero in February, a stark anomaly. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both declined, with shoplifting dropping 24.1% to 22 incidents. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category, remained 27% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour fell 36% below the UK average, with 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 1.2. Public order offences, however, exceeded the UK average by 9%, with 0.6 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.6 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, with public spaces possibly seeing increased tensions as daylight hours lengthen.

Derbyshire Dales' crime rate rose by 43.5% from 3.7 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents in March 2025 compared to February, reflecting a notable upward shift. This increase, however, remains 32.1% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 12 crimes reported each day in March, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relative safety of the area despite the rise. When scaled to the population of 71,757, the 383 total crimes recorded mean that each resident faced a 0.053% chance of being involved in a reported crime during March. This rate, while higher than February, still places Derbyshire Dales significantly below the UK average, suggesting broader systemic differences in crime prevention or demographic factors influencing local crime patterns.