Eckington (North East Derbyshire) Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 7,444, Eckington recorded 51 crimes in March 2023, equating to a crime rate of 6.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 9.2% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, marking Eckington as slightly safer than the national profile. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (18 cases, 35.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (12 cases, 23.5%), and vehicle crime (7 cases, 13.7%). These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district within a largely rural region, where higher concentrations of residents in smaller spaces could amplify both interpersonal conflicts and opportunities for vehicle-related offences. The seasonal context of March—transitioning to spring, with longer evenings—likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, driving anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Conversely, categories like public order (22% below UK average) and criminal damage (33% below) suggest that Eckington’s residents may experience fewer disruptions from these specific types of crime compared to the national average. The balance between property and violent crimes also diverges from typical UK trends, where property crimes often dominate. This could indicate a unique social dynamic in Eckington, such as a higher proportion of younger residents or a focus on community policing that mitigates property-related offences. While the overall rate is encouraging, the above-average rates for anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime highlight areas for targeted intervention, particularly during the spring season when activity levels rise.

March 2023 saw Eckington’s crime mix shift significantly compared to earlier months, with anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime standing out as major contributors. Anti-social behaviour, at 12 cases, was 54% above the UK average, suggesting a possible link to the transition to spring and increased public activity in communal spaces. Vehicle crime, at 7 incidents, was 88% above the UK average, potentially influenced by local parking patterns or unsecured vehicles in residential areas. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.3% of all crimes, slightly below the UK average for this category but still a significant portion of the total. This balance between property and violent crimes contrasts with the UK profile, where property crimes typically dominate. Residents may find the above-average rates of anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime particularly relevant, as these directly impact daily life and community cohesion.

In March 2023, Eckington recorded 51 crimes over 31 days, translating to roughly 2 crimes per day. This daily rate is a local figure and provides context for residents to gauge the frequency of incidents in their community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 146 residents, a monthly aggregate that illustrates the scale of criminal activity relative to the area’s population of 7,444. For perspective, this means that if every resident experienced the same proportion of crime, each would be affected by approximately 0.013 crimes per month. While this rate is lower than the UK average, the local context reveals that certain crime types—like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime—are high compared to national figures. The population-scaled perspective shows that Eckington’s crime burden is distributed across a relatively small community, which may influence perceptions of safety and the need for targeted policing strategies.