Dronfield Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dronfield's crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.6 per 1,000 residents, 48.6% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This marked divergence from national trends underscores the area's unique crime profile, shaped by its character as a built-up area within North East Derbyshire. Shoplifting emerged as the most frequent crime type, contributing 26.3% of total incidents, but its rate (0.9 per 1,000) was higher than the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may be attributed to the area's retail infrastructure and the seasonal surge in Christmas shopping, which typically increases opportunities for such offences. In contrast, violent crimes (0.9 per 1,000) were 65% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, reflecting a generally lower incidence of personal violence in the area. The seasonal context of December—dark evenings, holiday-related absences, and retail activity—likely influenced crime patterns, with shoplifting and other thefts rising amid increased foot traffic. However, the significant drop in burglary cases (from 7 to 2) aligns with the typical reduction in residential crimes during periods of extended absences. The overall low crime rate, despite seasonal fluctuations, suggests that Dronfield's built-up area maintains a relatively safe environment compared to broader UK trends.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in 'other crime' (+300%) and 'other theft' (+250%), rising from 1 to 4 and 2 to 7 respectively. These surges, though unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal opportunity or reporting patterns. Conversely, burglary cases fell by 71.4% (7 to 2), likely influenced by the holiday season reducing domestic vulnerability. Shoplifting remained the most prevalent crime, accounting for 26.3% of total incidents, but its rate (0.9 per 1,000) was 58% above the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy suggests local factors—such as retail density or festive shopping pressures—may affect shoplifting rates compared to national trends. Public order offences also dropped by 50% (4 to 2), linked to reduced outdoor activity during colder evenings.

Dronfield's crime rate in December 2025 fell to 3.6 per 1,000 residents, a 7.5% decrease from the previous month's 3.9 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of December, when extended evenings and holiday-related absences may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over the 31 days, translating to a local monthly exposure rate of 1 crime for every 279 residents. This figure contextualises the scale of crime relative to the area's population, showing that the likelihood of experiencing a crime remains relatively low compared to national averages. The reduction in burglary cases (-71.4% from 7 to 2) suggests potential seasonal deterrents, such as homes being unoccupied during the festive period. However, the increase in 'other crime' (+300%) and 'other theft' (+250%) highlights shifts in criminal activity that may warrant closer attention to specific local factors.