North East Derbyshire Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in May 2023 stood at 6.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 20% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance places the area firmly among the safer local authority districts in England and Wales. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, comprising 37.8% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 18.1% and public order offences at 10.6%. These patterns align with the area's character as a mixed urban-rural district with significant town centre activity and dispersed residential zones. The seasonal context of May—marked by longer evenings, increased outdoor drinking, and the approach of bank holidays—likely contributes to the elevated rates of violence and public order offences. While the overall crime rate remains comfortably below national levels, the sharp seasonal fluctuations observed in May highlight the influence of environmental and social factors on local crime dynamics. The relatively low levels of vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further distinguish North East Derbyshire from areas with higher retail or transport activity, suggesting that the area's crime profile is shaped by its unique geographical and demographic composition.

May 2023 saw a dramatic 400% rise in robbery incidents, jumping from one to five cases. This surge, though small in absolute terms, underscores a concerning shift in violent crime trends. Concurrently, bicycle theft doubled, reflecting a 100% increase from zero to two reported cases, possibly linked to seasonal cycling activity. In contrast, vehicle crime dropped sharply by 53.6%, declining from 28 to 13 incidents, suggesting a potential reduction in targeted thefts or improved security measures. The area's violent crime profile also stands out: violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.8% of all crimes, significantly below the UK average for this category (2.8 per 1,000 vs 2.4 per 1,000). However, burglary rates in North East Derbyshire were 29% above the UK average, with 0.4 per 1,000 residents compared to the national 0.3 per 1,000. These figures highlight a complex mix of local vulnerabilities and protective factors, with property crime trends diverging sharply from the national picture.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in May 2023 rose 11.2% from the previous month, climbing to 6.4 per 1,000 residents from 5.7 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, suggests a slight uptick in reported incidents during the spring season. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 22 crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 157 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area’s safety profile in a broader demographic context. With a population of 106,646, the localised impact of crime is spread across a relatively large community, though the rise in violent crime and anti-social behaviour may affect certain neighbourhoods. The shift from April to May also aligns with seasonal patterns, as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising could influence crime dynamics in public spaces.