Derbyshire Dales Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Derbyshire Dales' crime rate in October 2025 was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks, a pattern that has persisted across multiple months. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.8% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures align with the area's rural character, where higher levels of anti-social behaviour and violence may be linked to seasonal factors such as the clocks going back and shorter daylight hours, which can extend the period of darkness in the evenings. October also saw the influence of Halloween, potentially contributing to spikes in certain categories. The breakdown of crime types reveals a mix of patterns consistent with Derbyshire Dales' demographics: the low incidence of theft from the person (0.0 per 1,000) reflects the area's sparse population density and limited public spaces, while the relatively high rate of anti-social behaviour may be tied to the social dynamics of smaller communities. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the transition into winter—may have influenced both the frequency and nature of reported crimes. The data highlights a generally safe environment, but the unexpected 400% increase in 'other crime' serves as a reminder that even low-crime areas can experience sudden shifts in specific categories, necessitating ongoing analysis.

The most unexpected movement in October 2025 was the 400% surge in 'other crime', rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This category, which includes a range of non-specific offences, saw an unprecedented jump that outpaced all other changes in the monthly breakdown. Concurrently, 'possession of weapons' increased by 100%, from 4 to 8 incidents, a rise that may warrant closer attention given its relatively small volume but potential implications for public safety. In contrast, 'criminal damage and arson' fell by 35.1% to 24 incidents, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity as October's shorter days and Halloween-related events concluded. The balance of crime types also shifted slightly, with violent offences (33.8% of total) maintaining their dominance over property crimes, though the sharp increase in 'other crime' altered the overall mix. 'theft from the person' remained at 1 incident, 100% below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a figure that could be attributed to the area's rural character and limited foot traffic in public spaces.

Derbyshire Dales' crime rate in October 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area's monthly crime statistics, where consistent reductions in categories like criminal damage and arson (-35.1%) and public order offences (-16.2%) suggest seasonal or environmental factors may be influencing patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 11 crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 217 residents, illustrating the relatively low exposure to crime in this largely rural district. When contextualised against the local population of 71,757, the monthly exposure figure underscores Derbyshire Dales' status as a safer area compared to the UK average, though fluctuations in specific categories like 'other crime' highlight the need for ongoing monitoring.