Clay Cross Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Clay Cross, a built-up area within North East Derbyshire, recorded a crime rate of 8.6 per 1,000 residents, placing it 4.9% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, highlights the persistent presence of crime in a community that balances post-industrial legacy with modern urban challenges. The dominant category of reported crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.9% of all incidents—29 cases in total. This category's rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents is 38% above the UK average, a disparity that may reflect the area's social dynamics, including a mix of long-term residents and transient populations. Anti-social behaviour followed with 15.2% of all crimes, and burglary at 10.6%, both of which are significantly higher than the UK averages for their respective categories. The seasonal context of June, with its longer days and the early stirrings of tourism in nearby rural areas, likely contributes to increased social activity that could both drive and deter certain types of crime. For instance, the sharp rise in burglary may be linked to summer weekends when homes are more likely to be unoccupied, while the decline in shoplifting could indicate that retail areas are experiencing more foot traffic, deterring petty theft through natural surveillance. These patterns suggest that local policing strategies should focus on both preventative measures and community engagement to address the root causes of violence and property crime in the area.

June 2024 saw a significant 133.3% increase in burglary cases, rising from 3 to 7, a stark contrast to the 66.7% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which dropped from 6 to 2. This shift in property crime trends may reflect seasonal changes, with warmer weather potentially encouraging more opportunistic burglaries. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 20.8%, reaching 29 incidents—3.8 per 1,000 residents, 38% above the UK average. This category's dominance in the local crime picture, accounting for 43.9% of all reported crimes, underscores the need for targeted policing efforts. Shoplifting cases fell by 50%, from 2 to 1, a decline that could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during summer, deterring petty theft through heightened surveillance or community awareness.

Clay Cross' crime rate in June 2024 (8.6 per 1,000 residents) represents an 8.3% decrease from May's 9.4 per 1,000, reflecting a modest but noticeable downward trend. Locally, this translates to an average of 2 reported crimes per day, a figure that, while low, still demands attention given the area's built-up nature. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 116 residents, a ratio that highlights the persistent presence of crime in a community of 7,668 people. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for residents who may perceive the area as relatively safe, yet the data underscores that crime remains a regular occurrence. When compared to the UK average, Clay Cross' rate remains 4.9% higher, a gap that suggests local factors—such as the area's post-industrial character or demographic makeup—play a role in sustaining slightly elevated levels relative to the national picture.