Eckington Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Eckington (North East Derbyshire) recorded a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000—28.4% lower. This figure translates to a per-capita risk of roughly one crime for every 207 residents over the course of the month, a statistic that underscores the area’s relatively low exposure compared to national trends. The most common crime type was anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25% of all reported incidents (9 cases), followed by violence and sexual offences (7 cases, 19.4%) and shoplifting (5 cases, 13.9%). These patterns may reflect the area’s character as a built-up district with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where anti-social behaviour often arises from local disputes or alcohol-related incidents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—may contribute to lower overall crime rates, though shoplifting and vehicle crime saw notable increases, suggesting localized factors such as retail promotions or changes in parking habits could play a role. The area’s violence and sexual offences rate was 62% below the UK average, a stark contrast to its anti-social behaviour rate, which was 24% above the national benchmark. This disparity highlights the need for targeted interventions in specific crime categories while maintaining the broader safety record that Eckington has demonstrated.

February saw a 200% surge in vehicle crime, rising from one to three incidents—a sharp contrast to the 75% drop in drug-related crimes, which fell from four to one. This shift in crime types may reflect seasonal changes, with increased vehicle activity during winter months potentially contributing to thefts. Shoplifting also rose by 150%, climbing from two to five cases, a trend that could be linked to pre-spring retail activity or targeted efforts by offenders. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences decreased by 56.3%, from 16 to seven incidents, a reduction that may align with the winter lull in public gatherings. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents—24% above the UK average—highlights a persistent challenge, while burglary and public order offences remained 85% and 14% above UK averages, respectively.

Eckington's crime rate in February 2025 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, an 18.1% drop from 5.9 per 1,000 in January. This decline positions the area as one of the safer built-up areas in the UK, with a rate 28.4% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 28-day month, a figure that translates to roughly one reported crime for every 207 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, the fluctuation in specific crime types—such as the 200% increase in vehicle crime—suggests localized factors may influence patterns. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the overall decline, the area's crime profile remains distinct, with anti-social behaviour and shoplifting emerging as notable contributors to the local crime mix.