North East Derbyshire Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile for North East Derbyshire in June 2023 reveals a distinct balance between violent and non-violent offences, reflecting the area's characteristics as a mixed urban-rural district with significant commuter and retail activity. With a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents, the area is 21.2% below the UK average of 8.5, suggesting a generally lower risk of crime compared to national trends. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.3% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (20.6%) and public order offences (10.9%). This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by factors such as population density in key towns like Chesterfield, where social services and policing resources are concentrated. Property crimes such as burglary and vehicle crime remain relatively low, with vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 residents—36% below the UK average. This could indicate effective vehicle security measures or fewer opportunities for theft in residential areas. The seasonal context of June, the start of summer, may have contributed to a rise in public order offences, which increased slightly compared to other months, though this remains consistent with year-round patterns in the area. The lower rates of shoplifting (81% below UK average) and bicycle theft suggest that local initiatives or community awareness campaigns may be deterring these crimes, particularly in areas with limited retail presence. Overall, the crime mix highlights a focus on interpersonal conflicts and public disorder rather than property-related crimes, which may reflect the area's demographic composition and the effectiveness of local crime prevention strategies.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with vehicle crime surging by 146.2% compared to the previous month, rising from 13 to 32 incidents. This increase, while significant, still leaves vehicle crime at 0.3 per 1,000 residents—36% below the UK average—suggesting that local efforts to secure vehicles, such as increased CCTV coverage in car parks, may be partially offsetting this rise. Anti-social behaviour also increased by 19.5%, reaching 147 incidents, which may be linked to the longer evenings and warmer weather typical of June, encouraging more outdoor activity in town centres. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 66.7%, from three to one incident, due to heightened public awareness campaigns or increased police patrols in high-traffic areas. The crime mix also shows a marked contrast between violent and property crimes, with the former accounting for over 40% of all incidents. This imbalance is 8% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which may indicate that local policing strategies are effectively addressing violent crime while leaving property crime rates relatively low. For residents, the significant drop in bicycle theft—50% from two to one incident—could signal improved security measures at local bike storage facilities or a reduction in opportunistic theft during the summer months.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in June 2023 (6.7 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 5.3% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.4.2% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 24 crimes per day, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is contextually lower when considering the population of 106,646 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 149 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the local population. This comparative advantage may be attributed to the area's mix of urban and rural environments, where targeted policing in high-crime zones like Chesterfield is balanced by lower population density in outlying areas. The 1-in-149 figure also suggests that individual residents face a relatively low risk of experiencing crime compared to the national average, particularly when considering the area's lower rates of theft-related offences. However, the 5.3% month-on-month increase highlights the need for sustained efforts to address rising categories such as vehicle crime, which may be influenced by seasonal factors like increased road usage during the summer. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the area's crime rate is lower than the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (715) remains significant enough to warrant continued focus on prevention strategies.