Eckington Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Eckington's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 35% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continued trend of lower-than-average criminal activity in the North East Derbyshire built-up area. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.5% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 2.0 per 1,000 that remains 28% below the UK average. This pattern may be influenced by the area's character as a smaller, possibly more community-oriented settlement where violent crime is less common than in larger urban centres. The second most frequent category, criminal damage and arson, at 0.7 per 1,000, exceeds the UK average by 13%, suggesting a specific challenge in this area that could be linked to local property characteristics or seasonal factors. Public order offences, at 0.4 per 1,000, show a 39% deficit compared to the UK average, reflecting the area's lower population density and reduced opportunities for large-scale public disturbances. The seasonal context of May, with its extended evenings and bank holidays, likely contributed to increased outdoor socialising, which may explain the relatively high proportion of violence and sexual offences compared to other categories. This interplay between seasonal activity patterns and local demographics underscores the importance of context-specific crime analysis for Eckington.

May 2023 saw a marked 100% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 1 to 2 incidents. This shift contrasts with notable decreases in other theft (-57.1%) and public order offences (-50.0%), suggesting a combination of factors influencing local crime dynamics. The category of violence and sexual offences, at 38.5% of total crimes, remains 28% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000, illustrating a persistent trend in Eckington's crime profile. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson offences. of total crimes, exceed the UK average by 13%, highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. These variations underscore the need for targeted community engagement strategies, particularly around weapon-related incidents and property damage. The 39 total crimes reported in May equate to a local monthly exposure rate of 1 in 191 residents, a figure that may be of particular interest to prospective residents or local businesses assessing risk factors.

Eckington's crime rate in May 2023 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, marking a 30.3% reduction from the previous month's rate of 7.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader pattern of reduced criminal activity observed over recent months, though May's figures still sit well below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged approximately 1 incident per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may reflect both seasonal patterns and ongoing community efforts. When considering the population-scaled perspective, the monthly exposure rate of 1 reported crime for every 191 residents underscores a relatively low level of risk for residents. This context is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, where the equivalent figure would be higher, though specific regional variations remain unquantified in this dataset. The shift from April to May suggests a possible alignment with seasonal factors, such as the transition into warmer weather, which historically correlates with changes in criminal activity patterns.