Matlock Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

November 2024 in Matlock revealed a distinct balance between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents. This contrasts with property crimes, which made up 37% of the total, a ratio that may reflect the area's character as a built-up zone within the Derbyshire Dales. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 residents—26.3% below the UK average—suggests a relatively safe environment, though the breakdown of crime types illustrates specific vulnerabilities. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, remained 11% below the UK average, potentially due to the area's smaller population and lower density of nightlife venues. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting, driven by Black Friday retail activity, highlights how seasonal factors can influence crime patterns. Public order offences, meanwhile, were 37% above the UK average, a figure that may correlate with the area's seasonal events such as Bonfire Night. This mix of trends underscores the need to consider both local geography and national seasonal rhythms when interpreting crime statistics. The relatively low rate of burglary and theft from the person compared to the UK average suggests that community-focused policing and the area's rural-adjacent nature may contribute to a safer profile, though the surge in drug-related crimes—92% above the UK average—points to a pressing challenge that requires targeted attention.

November 2024 saw a striking 166.7% increase in shoplifting, rising from 3 to 8 incidents, a shift that may reflect the influence of Black Friday shopping activity. This surge in property-related crime contrasts with a 16.2% overall drop in crime rates compared to October, indicating a combination of seasonal factors and local policing efforts. Violent crimes, which made up 41.9% of all incidents, remained 11% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, suggesting that local interventions may be effective in curbing such incidents. However, drug-related crimes in Matlock were 92% above the UK average, a stark outlier that warrants attention. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary cases—doubling from 2 to 4—highlights a specific vulnerability in property security, linked to the area's built-up nature and proximity to transport routes. These figures illustrate how crime patterns can fluctuate rapidly in response to both local conditions and national trends.

Matlock's crime rate in November 2024 (5.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 16.2% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent trend of reduced criminal activity. Over the 30 days of November, the area experienced an average of 2 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of reported incidents within the built-up area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 180 residents, a ratio that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This figure, however, does not account for the area's population size, which at 11,179 residents, means the impact of each crime is distributed across a smaller community. The comparison to the UK average (7.6 per 1,000) further highlights Matlock's position as a safer area, with the 26.3% deficit in crime rate aligning with its rural-adjacent character and lower population density. This context suggests that local factors—such as community engagement and limited commercial hubs—may contribute to the sustained reduction in crime.