Dronfield Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2025, Dronfield's crime profile revealed a nuanced balance between property and violent crime, with property offences slightly outpacing violent incidents. The overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents placed the area 46.6% below the UK average of 7.3, a marked contrast to larger urban centres. This lower rate may be attributed to Dronfield's character as a built-up area within North East Derbyshire, where community cohesion and local policing efforts appear to contribute to sustained safety. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences (30.5% of all incidents), followed by shoplifting (25.6%) and anti-social behaviour (15.9%). This distribution suggests a combination of factors, including the area's retail presence and seasonal dynamics. November's proximity to Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping created a unique context for crime patterns, with potential influences on both property and violent crime rates. While shoplifting decreased by 12.5% compared to October, this may have been offset by spikes in drug-related offences and burglaries, which rose 300% and 250% respectively. These fluctuations align with broader seasonal trends, where the transition from autumn to winter often sees shifts in criminal activity, particularly in areas with significant retail or entertainment sectors. The relatively low rate of burglary (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) suggests that local property crime prevention measures may be effective, though the sharp increase in burglaries raises questions about potential vulnerabilities in specific areas of Dronfield. Overall, the data illustrates a community where crime remains a rare occurrence, but targeted interventions may be needed to address emerging trends such as the surge in drug-related offences.

November saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with property crime accounting for 42.7% of all incidents (35 cases) compared to 30.5% for violent crime (25 cases). This shift highlights a potential seasonal influence, as Black Friday shopping may have temporarily driven retail-related offences despite an overall downward trend in property crime. The most significant increase was in drug-related crimes, which surged 300% from 1 to 4 incidents, a rise that may reflect changing patterns in illicit activity during the late autumn period. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 12.5% (24 to 21 incidents), indicating the impact of early holiday sales or increased police presence in retail areas. Shoplifting in Dronfield was 59% above the UK average (1.0 vs 0.6 per 1,000), suggesting that local factors such as high street density or targeted policing may be shaping this specific category of crime.

Dronfield's crime rate in November 2025 rose 15.5% compared to October, climbing from 3.4 to 3.9 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 82 incidents into a more relatable timeframe. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in Dronfield compared to larger urban centres. This statistic is particularly noteworthy given the area's population of 21,206, which means the majority of residents are not directly impacted by crime on a daily basis. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime is present, it remains a rare occurrence for most individuals in the community, suggesting that local policing and community initiatives may be contributing to this relative safety.