North East Derbyshire Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In September 2023, North East Derbyshire recorded a crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 22.5% below the UK average of 8.0. The balance between property and violent crime reveals a striking contrast: violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, accounted for 41.8% of all reports, significantly outpacing property crimes, which made up 22.7% (151 out of 663 total crimes). This dominance of violent crime over property crime may partly explain the area’s lower-than-average rate, as property crimes typically contribute more to overall statistics in other regions. The seasonal context of September—back to school and university freshers—aligns with the prominence of anti-social behaviour (19.2% of all crimes) and public order offences (13.0%), which often spike during periods of heightened youth activity. While public order offences in the area exceed the UK average by 29%, other categories like burglary and vehicle crime are lower, with burglary at 38% below the UK average and vehicle crime at 58% below. This suggests that while the area’s social dynamics may contribute to certain types of crime, its infrastructure or community policing efforts may mitigate others. The overall crime rate, though lower than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted strategies to address violent crime and anti-social behaviour, which remain significant concerns.

September 2023 saw sharp increases in robbery (+100.0%) and theft from the person (+100.0%), both rising from zero to three and two incidents respectively. Vehicle crime also surged by 69.2%, jumping from 13 to 22 reports, a move that may reflect seasonal changes in vehicle usage or parking patterns. Conversely, burglary, criminal damage and arson, and drugs-related crimes all declined. Burglary fell by 33.3% (33 to 22), potentially linked to increased community engagement or seasonal deterrence factors. Criminal damage and arson dropped by 26.9% (67 to 49), while drugs-related crimes decreased by 27.3% (11 to 8). These shifts highlight a combination of seasonal factors and local crime prevention efforts. The violent crime category—dominated by violence and sexual offences—remained 5% below the UK average, despite its dominance in the area’s crime mix. This contrast with public order offences, which were 29% above the UK average, suggests that local initiatives targeting anti-social behaviour may be less effective than those addressing property crime or drug-related activities. Residents might find the 100% increase in robbery and theft from the person particularly concerning, as these crimes often have immediate and personal impacts.

North East Derbyshire’s crime rate in September 2023 (6.2 per 1,000) fell 2.7% compared to the previous month’s rate of 6.4, reflecting a slight but consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 22 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the persistent need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 161 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is relatively low compared to many urban centres but still significant for a population of 106,646. This figure suggests that while the area is not a high-risk environment, the distribution of crime across the population remains uneven. The previous month’s slight decline in the overall rate, combined with the current month’s focus on violent crime, indicates that targeted interventions may be yielding results. However, the sharp rise in robbery and theft from the person highlights vulnerabilities that require immediate attention. For residents, understanding these metrics in the context of daily life—such as the average of 22 crimes per day—can help inform personal safety practices and community awareness efforts.