Dronfield Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Dronfield's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 3.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 50.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area's generally low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 24.6% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.8%) and criminal damage and arson (14.5%). These figures align with the area's character as a small urban centre with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, where property crimes and disorder-related incidents are more prevalent. The seasonal context of February—a winter month marked by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributed to the reduced overall crime rate, though the sharp rise in certain categories indicates areas requiring targeted attention. The dominance of violence and sexual offences may reflect the impact of social interactions in more densely populated areas, while anti-social behaviour's prominence could be linked to local community dynamics. Dronfield's property crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in preventing theft and burglary. However, the absence of major spikes in violent crime, combined with the overall low rate, indicates that the area maintains a relatively safe environment despite the isolated increases in specific categories.

February 2025 saw alarming surges in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson rising by 900% (from 1 to 10 incidents) and shoplifting jumping 350% (from 2 to 9). These increases, though isolated, suggest vulnerabilities in specific areas or times, particularly as the month transitioned from winter's lull to early spring. Conversely, violent crimes fell sharply by 54.1% (from 37 to 17), a decline consistent with the reduced outdoor activity typical of February. Vehicle crime also dropped significantly, decreasing by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), potentially reflecting colder weather deterring outdoor theft. Dronfield's violent crime rate of 0.8 per 1,000 remains 66% below the UK average, illustrating the area's continued safety in this category. However, the 350% rise in shoplifting warrants vigilance, particularly in retail areas where seasonal fluctuations and post-holiday periods may influence behaviour.

Dronfield's crime rate in February 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining slightly by 3.0% to 3.3 per 1,000 residents from 3.4 per 1,000. This modest reduction aligns with the broader seasonal pattern of low outdoor activity in winter, though specific crime trends reveal sharper shifts. On a daily basis, 2 crimes were reported over 28 days, equating to roughly one incident every 14 days. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for every 307 residents, a figure that places the area well within the lower end of the UK spectrum. With a population of 21,206, this monthly exposure highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages, though localised spikes in certain categories demand closer attention. The population context further underscores that the majority of residents experience minimal direct interaction with crime, with only a small proportion of the community affected by reported incidents.