North East Derbyshire Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

March 2023 saw North East Derbyshire’s crime rate fall to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, 19.7% below the UK average of 7.6. The most striking anomaly was the 38% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the national average, a category typically driven by commuter parking and urban traffic congestion. This contrasts sharply with the area’s higher-than-average burglary rate, which was 21% above the UK average, suggesting persistent vulnerabilities in residential security. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.3% of all reported crimes.3 per 1,000 was 16% below the UK average. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks moving forward, may have influenced patterns—more daylight hours could reduce opportunities for anti-social behaviour, which was 6% above the UK average despite this shift. However, the significant drop in vehicle crime raises questions about local factors, such as reduced traffic volumes during the pandemic or increased community engagement in road safety initiatives. The area’s mix of urban and rural zones likely contributes to its unique crime profile, with higher property crime rates in suburban areas and lower violent crime in more isolated regions. These patterns highlight the complex relationship between geography, demographics, and crime dynamics in a post-industrial district with a mix of residential and commercial land use.

Vehicle crime in North East Derbyshire was 38% below the UK average, a stark deviation from typical trends where urban areas often see higher rates due to parking density and traffic. This contrasts with burglary, which was 21% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s mix of older housing stock and commercial properties. The breakdown also revealed anti-social behaviour was 6% above the national average, despite the extended daylight hours in March, suggesting that local factors—such as community tensions or seasonal events—may be influencing this category. Violent crimes, while still the most frequent category at 38.3% of all incidents, were 16% below the UK average, reflecting effective policing strategies or lower population density reducing opportunities for conflict. Residents might find the 21 crimes reported daily (based on March 2023 figures) a useful benchmark for understanding local crime frequency, though this figure excludes the broader context of seasonal and economic influences.

North East Derbyshire’s crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 placed it significantly below the UK average, with 19.7% fewer crimes than the national rate. This equates to one reported crime for roughly every 165 residents over the course of the month, a figure that, while seemingly low, must be contextualised within the area’s population structure and land use. Daily crime figures show 21 incidents per day, a rate that, when scaled to the local population, suggests a relatively safe environment compared to other parts of the UK. However, this average masks variations by crime type—burglary, for example, was 21% above the UK average, indicating that certain residential areas may be more vulnerable. The population context also matters: with 106,646 residents, the area’s crime rate must be viewed alongside its economic profile, including the presence of industrial zones and commuter corridors that could influence both property and violent crime trends. While the overall rate is lower than the UK average, the disparity in specific categories like vehicle crime and burglary underscores the importance of targeted interventions to address local risk factors without overgeneralising the area’s safety profile.