Clay Cross Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Clay Cross' July 2024 crime rate of 9.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 13.1% above the UK average, reflecting a persistent challenge in maintaining public safety. The most significant portion of reported crimes—42.5%—falls under the category of violence and sexual offences, with a rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This figure is 40% higher than the UK average for the same category, suggesting a pronounced local issue. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also feature prominently, contributing 20.6% and 11.0% respectively to the total crime count. The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and increased tourism—may contribute to these trends, as outdoor events and social gatherings can heighten opportunities for conflict and disorder. While property crimes make up 24.7% of the total, they remain below the violent crime share, a contrast that may indicate underlying social tensions or environmental factors. The rate of criminal damage and arson rose by 100% compared to June, linked to the increased presence of transient populations or summer festivals. This data highlights a combination of seasonal activity and local crime dynamics, though further analysis would be needed to confirm causal links. The area's position as a built-up part of North East Derbyshire, with its mix of residential and commercial spaces, likely influences these patterns, though specific geographic factors remain unexplored in the provided data.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 600% surge in shoplifting, rising from one to seven incidents. This spike, coupled with a 100% increase in criminal damage and arson, indicates a notable shift in crime patterns. Meanwhile, burglary and drugs-related crimes fell sharply, with burglary dropping 85.7% from seven to one incident. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 42.5% of all reports—contrasts sharply with property crimes, which made up just 24.7% of the total. This imbalance, with violence and sexual offences at 4.0 per 1,000 (40% above the UK average), suggests a specific challenge for local authorities. Anti-social behaviour also rose, hitting 2.0 per 1,000 (38% above the UK average), a figure that may reflect increased social activity during summer. Residents may find the 42.5% share of violent crimes particularly concerning, as it exceeds the UK average by a significant margin.

Clay Cross' crime rate in July 2024 rose to 9.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.6% increase from June's 8.6 per 1,000. This places the area 13.1% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly compared to previous months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in July, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the concentrated nature of reported incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 105 residents, a ratio that highlights the frequency of incidents within a small population. When scaled to the local context, this means that residents are more likely to encounter crime than the UK average, particularly in categories like violence and anti-social behaviour. The population size of 7,668 further contextualises these figures, showing that even a modest number of crimes can have a noticeable impact on community perception. This contrast with the UK average underscores the need for targeted local initiatives, though the exact nature of these initiatives remains unexplored in the data.