Clay Cross Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in Clay Cross during April 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and anti-social offences, with these categories dominating the area's crime mix. At 10.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate is 37.7% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a disparity that highlights localised vulnerabilities. Violent crimes, including sexual offences and assaults, accounted for 39.5% of all reported incidents (32 out of 81), significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 17.3% of total crimes (14 incidents), while criminal damage and arson (11.1%) and shoplifting (11.1%) also featured prominently. This pattern may reflect the area's character as a built-up district within North East Derbyshire, where population density and social dynamics could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict and public disorder. Seasonal factors in April—such as Easter-related activity and spring weather—may have amplified outdoor interactions, influencing the rise in anti-social behaviour. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crimes compared to other months suggests that localised factors, rather than broad seasonal trends, are likely shaping the current crime mix. The UK average for shoplifting in the area is 0.7 per 1,000, but Clay Cross's rate of 1.2 per 1,000 indicates an 82% deficit, though this remains below the overall UK average. The balance between violent and property crimes in April suggests a combination of community-specific challenges, including potential links to alcohol consumption in public spaces and transient populations.

April 2025 saw a 350% surge in shoplifting, with the number of incidents rising from two to nine. This sharp increase may partly explain the overall rise in property-related crimes, which now account for 30.9% of total incidents (25 out of 81). Violent crimes, at 32 incidents, dominate the crime mix (39.5% of total), significantly outpacing the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000, 61% below Clay Cross's rate). Anti-social behaviour also rose by 35%, though its share of total crimes (17.3%) remains lower than the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 50%, dropping from two to one incident—a 74% deficit compared to the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This contrast between rising property crimes and falling vehicle crime may reflect seasonal patterns, with Easter-related foot traffic driving shoplifting while reduced car usage during the holiday period impacts vehicle crime rates.

Clay Cross's crime rate in April 2025 rose 3.8% from 10.2 to 10.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend. This figure places the area 37.7% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a gap that has remained consistent over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, reflecting a localised concentration of incidents that may not align with broader national patterns. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 95 residents over the course of April, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the community. This rate, while higher than the UK average, does not necessarily indicate a uniquely volatile environment, but rather a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics that influence crime patterns. The population of 7,668 residents means that each resident faces a statistically higher risk compared to the UK average, though this remains a relative measure rather than an absolute indicator of safety.