North East Derbyshire Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in January 2024 was 5.0 per 1,000 residents, 32.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the area's distinct crime profile shaped by its geographical and social characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (14.0%) and anti-social behaviour (10.4%). These patterns are consistent with the area's role as a mixed-use local authority district, where community interactions and public spaces contribute to both high-profile and low-level crime. Seasonal factors likely influenced the January data: the post-holiday period, combined with shorter daylight hours, may have reduced opportunities for outdoor crimes while increasing indoor disputes. The lower-than-average rate for violent offences (2.0 per 1,000, 23% below UK levels) suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts may be mitigating risks. However, the relatively high rate of criminal damage and arson (0.7 per 1,000, 23% above UK levels) indicates vulnerabilities in property protection, linked to the area's industrial heritage and older housing stock. These findings illustrate how crime rates translate into everyday risk: while the overall rate is low, specific categories like violence and property damage require targeted attention.

January 2024 saw a 100.0% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one reported incident. This spike, though statistically small, highlights the vulnerability of individuals to targeted crimes in public spaces. Shoplifting also surged by 88.9%, climbing from nine to 17 cases—a significant jump that may reflect seasonal shopping patterns or shifts in retail security measures. Conversely, other crime categories showed notable declines: other crime fell by 59.3% (27 to 11), and drugs-related offences dropped by 45.5% (11 to 6). These reductions may indicate the effectiveness of local initiatives or natural fluctuations in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (39.6% of total crimes), decreased by 17.3% compared to December, though they remain 23% below the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases underscores the complexity of local crime dynamics, with no single factor driving the trends.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 6.8% decrease from the previous month's 5.3 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the area's seasonal patterns, where reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours typically temper outdoor criminal activity. On a daily basis, 17 crimes were reported across the 31 days, translating to roughly one crime for every 201 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure figure may seem abstract, it provides a tangible benchmark for residents: statistically, every 201 people in the area experienced at least one reported crime during January. The population context further underscores the area's relatively low risk profile, with crime rates consistently below the UK average for key categories such as violence and sexual offences (23% below UK levels) and anti-social behaviour (49% below). These figures suggest a local environment where community-focused policing and environmental factors may contribute to sustained lower crime rates.