North East Derbyshire Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

July 2023 marked a significant shift in North East Derbyshire's crime profile, with the most pronounced change being the 24.3% decline in violence and sexual offences. This drop, from 288 to 218 incidents, suggests a possible alignment with summer's seasonal dynamics—schools out, festivals in full swing, and a surge in outdoor activity. The overall crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000, 32.5% below the UK average, reinforces the area's consistently lower levels of criminal activity compared to the rest of the country. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (36.3% of total), anti-social behaviour (19.7%), and public order (10.8%)—reflect patterns consistent with a mixed urban-rural district where public spaces remain central to both community life and crime risk. Anti-social behaviour's 23% below the UK average may partly stem from local policing strategies or the area's relatively stable social fabric. Public order offences, though 3% below the UK rate, remain a concern in areas with high foot traffic. Seasonal factors, such as increased tourism and summer festivals, likely contributed to fluctuations, though the absence of a sharp spike in theft from the person or shoplifting—both 83% and 100% below UK averages, respectively—suggests effective community engagement or economic stability. This data illustrates an area where crime rates are influenced by both geographic characteristics and the rhythm of seasonal activity.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in July 2023 was the 24.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 288 to 218. This decline, though substantial, contrasts with the 23.3% rise in burglary, which increased from 30 to 37. The latter's 21% above the UK average rate of 0.3 per 1,000 underscores a localised challenge. Vehicle crime also saw a sharp 40.6% drop, declining from 32 to 19—a reduction that may partly reflect summer travel patterns or enhanced local security measures. Meanwhile, possession of weapons rose by 66.7%, climbing from 3 to 5, a category that remains 25% above the UK average. These shifts illustrate the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories aligning with seasonal expectations while others deviate from national trends. For residents, the 28% below UK average rate for violence and sexual offences offers a clear indicator of relative safety in this category.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in July 2023 fell to 5.6 per 1,000, a 16.0% decrease from the previous month's 6.7 per 1,000. This reduction, though modest, aligns with the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 19 crimes per day in July, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity relative to its population of 106,646. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 178 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the distribution of incidents across the local authority. While the overall trend shows a decline, the persistence of certain categories—such as burglary, which remains 21% above the UK average—highlights areas requiring continued attention. These figures offer residents a tangible sense of risk, though the overall trajectory suggests a gradual improvement in public safety.