North East Derbyshire Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This continued underperformance relative to national benchmarks highlights the area's distinct crime profile, shaped by its demographic and geographic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.1%) and public order issues (11%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal disputes and community tensions, though the absence of significant spikes in violent crime compared to other regions remains notable. The seasonal context of July—peak summer with schools out, festivals, and increased tourism—likely contributes to the mix of crimes recorded. While shoplifting and bicycle theft saw notable increases, the overall downward trend from the previous month indicates potential progress in addressing certain crime types. The relatively low rates of burglary (0.2 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) contrast with higher-than-average anti-social behaviour, suggesting that local challenges may be more concentrated in community engagement rather than property-focused crime. This pattern aligns with the area's likely mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics, where community policing and local initiatives may play a more direct role in shaping crime outcomes.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 71.4% rise in shoplifting, with incidents jumping from 14 to 24. This sharp increase outpaced all other crime category changes and may reflect heightened foot traffic during summer festivals or seasonal retail activity. Concurrently, bicycle theft doubled from zero to one reported incident, though this figure remains small in absolute terms. On the decline side, robbery fell by 50% (from 2 to 1), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 25% (from 44 to 33), suggesting potential success in addressing targeted nuisance crimes. Violent crimes remained 19% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.9 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 17% below the national benchmark. These patterns indicate a combination of local initiatives and seasonal dynamics, with property crime trends showing particular volatility.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in July 2024 fell by 5.0% compared to June, reflecting a sustained decline from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with broader trends observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of change varied across crime types. On a daily basis, the local authority recorded approximately 20 crimes per day in July, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 174 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides context for residents, illustrating the frequency of incidents relative to population size. While the daily crime count remains a useful metric for understanding local patterns, the monthly aggregate offers a more comprehensive view of how crime is distributed across the community. The decrease in overall rate suggests that efforts to address crime may be yielding results, though the specific factors driving this shift remain to be fully understood.