Dronfield Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Dronfield’s crime rate in February 2026 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 53.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This places the area firmly in the lower quartile of national crime statistics, a position it has maintained despite a modest 18.8% increase from January. The crime profile shows a clear dominance of property-related offences, with shoplifting and other theft accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. Violence and sexual offences, at 28.6% of the total, remain the most common category, though they are 61% below the UK average. This divergence from national patterns may be explained by Dronfield’s character as a built-up area within North East Derbyshire, where retail activity and local community dynamics shape crime trends. The winter month of February, with its low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull, may partly explain the relative stability in violent crime while property-related offences remain prominent. The area’s low crime rate is also consistent with its population size, which is small enough to allow for more targeted policing and community engagement efforts. However, the rise in theft from the person and drug-related crimes suggests that new challenges are emerging, requiring careful monitoring. While the overall picture remains positive, the shifts in crime type and the seasonal context highlight the need for ongoing vigilance and tailored strategies to address local vulnerabilities.

February 2026 saw a sharp rise in theft from the person, with incidents doubling from one to two. This increase, though small in absolute terms, may indicate heightened vulnerability in public spaces during winter months. Drug-related crimes also surged by 100%, rising from zero to three incidents, a trend that could be linked to seasonal factors or local patterns not yet fully understood. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 75%, dropping from four to one, though this decrease may reflect temporary reductions in anti-social behaviour rather than long-term change. Shoplifting in Dronfield remains 38% above the UK average, suggesting that local retail areas may be experiencing pressures distinct from national trends. Residents should be particularly cautious in areas where theft from the person has increased, as this category now accounts for 3.2% of all reported crimes in the area. The contrast between rising theft and falling property damage illustrates a shifting crime mix that warrants attention from both residents and local authorities.

Dronfield's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 18.8% compared to January 2026, moving from 2.5 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is modest in absolute terms, it signals a shift worth noting for residents. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately two crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that may seem low but reflects the concentrated nature of incidents in specific locations. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 337 residents, highlighting that the majority of the population remained unaffected. However, this ratio should be contextualised within Dronfield’s population of 21,206, where the relatively low crime rate persists despite the upward trend. The increase contrasts with the broader UK context, where crime rates remain significantly higher, but local patterns reveal distinct dynamics that may be influenced by factors such as local retail activity or seasonal transitions. Residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas where specific crime types have increased, though the overall safety profile of Dronfield remains markedly better than the national average.