Matlock Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Matlock's crime rate stood at 5.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 21.3% deficit compared to the UK average of 7.5. This figure places the built-up area within Derbyshire Dales among the safer communities in the country. The breakdown reveals a clear dominance of violent crimes, which accounted for 39.4% of all reported incidents—26 cases in total—while property crimes made up 15.2% (10 shoplifting incidents). This imbalance suggests a shift in criminal activity patterns, with interpersonal offences outpacing theft-related crimes. Seasonal factors likely contribute to this trend, as November's dark evenings and heightened activity around Bonfire Night may have increased opportunities for violent incidents. The area's relatively low overall crime rate, combined with the prominence of violence and sexual offences, contrasts with the UK average, where such crimes constitute 2.6 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour and shoplifting rates in Matlock deviate from national norms, with the former slightly exceeding the UK average and the latter significantly surpassing it. These findings underscore the need to consider both local and national contexts when interpreting crime statistics, as the interplay of seasonal events and community-specific dynamics shapes the area's crime profile.

November 2023 saw a 42.9% increase in shoplifting incidents, rising from 7 to 10 cases—a trend that may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday. Burglary rates doubled, with two incidents reported compared to one in the previous month, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Violent crimes, at 2.3 per 1,000 residents, were 11% below the UK average, suggesting a lower prevalence of interpersonal violence in Matlock compared to the rest of the country. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents (1.1 per 1,000) were 5% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area's seasonal events and increased public gatherings. The sharp decline in criminal damage and arson—down 85.7% to one incident—may indicate successful local interventions or reduced opportunities for such crimes during the month. These fluctuations highlight the complex relationship between community dynamics and crime patterns, with specific categories showing marked divergence from national trends.

Matlock's November 2023 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents represents a 33.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 8.9, illustrating a significant downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that provides residents with a tangible sense of the local crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 169 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. When compared to the UK average, Matlock's overall crime rate remains lower, reflecting either effective policing strategies or inherent demographic factors. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the area's crime rate is below the national average, specific categories like anti-social behaviour and shoplifting exhibit deviations from UK norms. This contrast underscores the importance of considering both local and national benchmarks when assessing community safety. The marked reduction in crime compared to the previous month suggests that targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have contributed to the decline, though further analysis would be required to identify the precise causes.