Matlock Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Matlock, a built-up area within Derbyshire Dales, recorded a crime rate of 10.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% above the UK average of 8.5. This rate, while elevated, reflects a combination of local factors, including the area’s position as a rural district with urban characteristics. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (34.5% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (26.1%) and public order offences (10.1%). These figures align with patterns seen in similar rural-urban interfaces, where issues such as anti-social behaviour often rise due to community dynamics and the pressures of seasonal tourism. The start of summer in June may have contributed to increased foot traffic in public spaces, potentially influencing both violent and public order crimes. However, the data also shows significant disparities compared to national averages, with anti-social behaviour and violence being higher. This could be linked to the area’s demographic profile, including a mix of long-term residents and transient visitors, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. The seasonal context—longer days and the beginning of summer—may have also played a role in shaping crime patterns, with certain types of offences more likely to occur during warmer weather and extended daylight hours. While the overall rate is above the UK average, the breakdown of crime types suggests that local policing and community initiatives may need to focus on addressing specific issues such as anti-social behaviour and violence, which are high in this area.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with burglary, vehicle crime, and shoplifting each doubling compared to the previous month. This 300% increase in burglary and 200% rise in vehicle crime may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as increased outdoor activity during longer summer days. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 50%, and violence and sexual offences decreased by 26.8%, suggesting a potential shift in criminal focus. Violence and sexual offences in Matlock were 27% above the UK average, while anti-social behaviour was 89% higher, highlighting areas where local rates diverge significantly from national trends. Other theft, however, was 23% below the UK average, indicating a relative strength in this category. These variations underscore the need for targeted policing and community engagement, particularly in addressing anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which were 64% above the UK average. For residents, the sharp rise in burglary is a clear concern, with four incidents reported in June compared to one in May.

Matlock's crime rate in June 2023 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by 0.8% from 10.7 to 10.6 per 1,000 residents. This slight dip follows a period of relative consistency, with no sharp spikes or drops in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately four reported crimes per day in June, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than broader national trends. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 94 residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents within the community. When contextualised against the population of 11,179, this suggests that while crime remains a concern, it is not high compared to the scale of the area. The stability in rates may indicate that existing policing efforts or community initiatives are maintaining a balance, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this. The local context—Matlock’s position as a built-up area within a rural district—means that crime dynamics differ from densely populated urban centres, with factors such as proximity to natural landscapes and seasonal tourism potentially influencing patterns.