Matlock Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Matlock's crime profile in October 2023, accounting for 32.3% of all reported crimes (32 incidents). This category's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 7% above the UK average for this type of crime, underscoring a particular challenge in addressing personal safety in the built-up town. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, with 24 incidents (24.2% of total crimes), a figure that was 72% above the UK average. These numbers may reflect the area's character as a mixed-use town with a high proportion of residential and commercial properties, where disputes or disruptive behaviour could be more prevalent. The overall crime rate of 8.9 per 1,000 residents in Matlock was 11.3% higher than the UK average of 8.0, a disparity that suggests local conditions—such as the town's proximity to major roads or its role as a regional hub—may contribute to higher levels of criminal activity. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween likely influencing patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences. While the rate of violent crime was consistent with previous months, the prominence of this category highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where incidents are concentrated, such as public spaces or high-traffic zones. The relatively low rates of burglary (1.0% of total crimes) and the absence of significant increases in property crime suggest that local measures to protect homes and businesses may be effective, though the rise in vehicle crime indicates a new area of concern that requires attention.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in vehicle crime, rising from zero to eight incidents—a notable shift that may reflect changes in local parking patterns or increased vehicle activity during the month. Anti-social behaviour remained a persistent issue, with 24 reported incidents (24.2% of total crimes), a figure 72% above the UK average for this category. This suggests a particular challenge in managing public order in certain parts of Matlock, potentially linked to the area's character as a built-up town with mixed-use spaces. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 50% compared to the previous month, dropping from two to one incident. This decline could be attributed to seasonal factors, with darker evenings and Halloween-related activity reducing opportunities for burglars. The sharp rise in vehicle crime, combined with the stability in other categories, highlights a shift in the crime profile that warrants attention from local authorities and residents alike.

Matlock's crime rate remained stable at 8.9 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, matching the figure recorded in September. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of three crimes reported each day over the 31-day period, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents for local residents. When considering the population context, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 113 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the community size. This monthly exposure rate is a useful benchmark for understanding how crime is distributed across the population, though it does not capture the variation in individual risk based on location or behaviour. The stability in the crime rate, combined with the relatively low daily frequency, may indicate that local policing strategies or community initiatives have maintained a consistent level of deterrence, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.