Dronfield Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Dronfield's crime profile in January 2024 demonstrated a marked improvement in key categories, with the overall rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents placing the area 51.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a combination of factors, including the area's character as a commuter-focused built-up area within North East Derbyshire, where retail presence is limited and outdoor activity declines during the winter months. The most common crime category, violence and sexual offences, accounted for 29% of all incidents, though this rate (1.0 per 1,000) remains 62% below the UK average. Property crimes, which constitute 50% of the total, include vehicle crime (13.2% share) and burglary (11.8% share), though the latter's rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 11% above the UK average. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may have contributed to the overall decline in crime, particularly in violent offences. However, the absence of a significant nightlife sector likely explains the relatively low rates of public order offences (0.3 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.2 per 1,000), both of which are 38% and 80% below the UK average respectively. These patterns highlight a unique crime profile shaped by Dronfield's geographical and economic characteristics, where limited commercial activity and a focus on residential living may reduce opportunities for certain types of crime.

January 2024 saw a 37.1% decrease in violence and sexual offences, the most common crime category, falling from 35 incidents in December to 22. This drop, combined with a 37.5% reduction in other theft cases, suggests a possible seasonal effect linked to post-holiday calm and reduced public gatherings. However, several categories experienced notable increases: criminal damage and arson rose by 200% (3 to 9), shoplifting jumped 150% (2 to 5), and burglary surged 125% (4 to 9). These upward trends may reflect targeted activity during colder months or localized factors such as increased anti-social behaviour in residential areas. Violence and sexual offences in Dronfield (1.0 per 1,000) remain 62% below the UK average (2.6 per 1,000), a disparity that could be attributed to the area's low population density and limited nightlife venues. Residents may find the 37.1% decline in violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, as it indicates a marked improvement in public safety during this month.

Dronfield's crime rate in January 2024 fell to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 6.3% decrease from the previous month's 3.8 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the drop in outdoor-related crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 2 crimes reported per day, a figure consistent with its low overall rate. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 279 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that places Dronfield among the safer built-up areas in the UK. When compared to the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, Dronfield's rate remains significantly lower, reflecting a persistent trend of lower crime levels in this part of North East Derbyshire. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the area's crime profile is low relative to its size, a factor that may be influenced by its commuter-focused economy and limited nightlife activity.