North East Derbyshire Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire's crime profile in November 2023 continued to reflect a trend of relative safety compared to the UK average, with an overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents—29.3% below the national figure. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.5% of all incidents, a rate 11% lower than the UK average. This category's dominance is consistent with the area's character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural zones, where community tensions and social issues may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 14.7% of all crimes, another category where the local rate was 24% below the UK average. This may be partially attributed to the area's efforts in community policing or the influence of seasonal factors such as the end of the busy shopping season. Public order offences, which include disturbances and disorderly conduct, accounted for 8.8% of crimes, a rate 6% below the UK average. The seasonal context of November—marked by the transition into darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night—likely played a role in shaping these patterns. Property crimes were relatively low, with vehicle crime and shoplifting both significantly below UK averages, suggesting that the area's infrastructure and community vigilance may help mitigate these types of offences. The overall picture illustrates a combination of local efforts and national trends, with the area's crime profile benefiting from both its demographic makeup and the timing of events in November.

November 2023 saw a 60% reduction in robbery cases, dropping from 5 to 2, marking one of the most significant decreases in the area. Public order offences also fell sharply, declining by 35.1% to 50 cases, a trend consistent with the end of the Black Friday shopping period and the transition into darker evenings. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 29.1%, from 117 to 83, suggesting potential improvements in community engagement or policing efforts. However, not all categories showed declines: possession of weapons rose by 200%, from 1 to 3 cases, and drug-related crimes increased by 37.5%, from 8 to 11. These increases, though modest in absolute terms, may warrant closer attention, particularly given the area's lower-than-average rates for violent crimes. Shoplifting also rose by 11.8%, from 17 to 19 cases, possibly linked to increased foot traffic during the holiday season. Despite these pockets of growth, the overall crime mix remained skewed toward violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43.5% of all incidents, a rate 11% below the UK average.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in November 2023 fell to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, an 11.6% drop from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as one of the safer local authority districts in the UK, with a rate 29.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly 19 crimes reported each day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 188 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, though direct comparisons are not provided for the local authority level. The population context further underscores the relative safety: with 106,646 residents, the area's crime management appears to be effective, particularly when considering the seasonal pressures of November, including Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. The drop in public order offences by 35.1% and anti-social behaviour by 29.1% may reflect community-focused initiatives or natural seasonal lulls, though these remain speculative without further data.