Clay Cross Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Clay Cross, a built-up area within North East Derbyshire, reported a crime rate of 9.3 per 1,000 in May 2025, placing it 14.8% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a persistent challenge for the area, where the crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (46.5% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.5%) and criminal damage and arson (14.1%). The seasonal context of May—a time of extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violent crime, as seen in other small urban centres during this period. However, the data also reveals a combination of local dynamics and broader trends, with some categories, such as shoplifting, showing marked reductions. The surge in drug-related offences and possession of weapons, though small in absolute terms, raises questions about the underlying factors driving these increases, such as local economic conditions or changes in policing priorities. The area's crime rate remains significantly higher than the UK average, underscoring the need for targeted interventions. The dominance of violence and sexual offences, which are 52% above the national average, suggests that addressing community tensions and providing support for vulnerable groups may be critical to reducing crime in the long term. While the overall rate is concerning, the specific patterns observed in May highlight the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the unique characteristics of Clay Cross, a historically industrialised town that continues to grapple with the legacy of economic decline.

May 2025 saw a dramatic 100% increase in drug-related offences, rising from 0 to 3 crimes, and a parallel 100% rise in possession of weapons, moving from 0 to 2 crimes. These spikes contrast sharply with a 77.8% decline in shoplifting, which fell from 9 to 2 incidents. The shift in crime mix reveals a notable move towards violent and drug-related offences, with violence and sexual offences (33 cases) forming 46.5% of the total, 52% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while down 21.4% from 14 to 11 cases, remained at the UK average rate of 1.4 per 1,000. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson surged 11.1% to 10 cases, 117% above the national average. Residents may find the 77.8% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, suggesting potential changes in retail security measures or consumer behaviour during the month.

Clay Cross' crime rate in May 2025 (9.3 per 1,000) represents a 12.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 10.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in similar built-up areas during spring, where seasonal transitions and reduced daylight hours may temporarily dampen certain types of crime. Locally, the monthly crime count of 71 translates to roughly 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the area's relatively small population of 7,668 residents. Over the course of May, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 108 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of community impact. While this rate is higher than the UK average, the month-on-month drop suggests that local conditions—such as weather patterns or community initiatives—may have contributed to this reduction. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the overall rate being above average, the absolute number of crimes remains manageable for a community of this size.