North East Derbyshire Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent and disorderly offences, with violence and sexual offences making up nearly half of all reported crimes. This contrasts sharply with the UK average, where such crimes account for 2.8 per 1,000 residents compared to 2.7 per 1,000 in the area. The local rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents is 26.8% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a gap consistent with the area’s lower prevalence of property-related crimes. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which are 21% and 18% below UK averages respectively, dominate the non-violent crime profile, suggesting a mix of community-driven challenges and local enforcement priorities. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may partly explain the prominence of public order issues, as warmer weather and extended daylight hours could contribute to increased social activity in public spaces. However, the low rates of shoplifting (84% below UK average) and vehicle crime (56% below UK average) hint at a relatively secure environment for personal property, linked to the area’s character as a mix of urban and semi-rural settings with fewer high-traffic retail zones. This balance of crime types reflects a community where interpersonal conflicts and public disturbances are more pressing concerns than theft or burglary, a trend that may align with the district’s demographic and geographic profile.

June 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with robbery incidents surging by 100% compared to May, rising from one to two cases. This increase, while small in absolute terms, signals a potential uptick in targeted personal crimes, possibly linked to summer tourism or local events. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 21.7%, from 92 to 112 incidents, a trend that may reflect the impact of warmer weather on community interactions or enforcement activity. Burglary rates climbed by 21.7% as well, from 23 to 28 cases, though this remains well below the UK average. Conversely, possession of weapons fell sharply by 75%, from eight to two incidents, a drop that could indicate successful policing efforts or seasonal inactivity in certain crime networks. The area’s shoplifting rate remained 84% below the UK average, with only 14 incidents reported—a stark contrast to the national trend. This anomaly may be attributed to the district’s lower retail density or effective local strategies targeting retail crime. Meanwhile, violent crimes, while still the most common category, were 2% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local factors that mitigate but do not eliminate such incidents. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic interplay between seasonal rhythms and local conditions, offering residents a nuanced view of their community’s safety profile.

The crime rate in North East Derbyshire for June 2024 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 6.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 5.7 per 1,000, a rise that translates to approximately 21 crimes reported per day on average. This daily figure, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the district’s population of 106,646, meaning that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible measure of risk, though it does not account for variations in individual circumstances or localised hotspots. When compared to the UK average, the area’s lower crime rate underscores a broader disparity in regional safety profiles, with North East Derbyshire’s focus on violent and anti-social crimes diverging from the national emphasis on property-related offences. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that while the area’s crime rate is significantly below the UK average, the absolute number of crimes (644) remains substantial, necessitating continued attention from local authorities. These comparisons highlight the importance of interpreting crime statistics within both local and national contexts, ensuring that residents understand their community’s unique challenges while recognising the broader trends that shape national safety outcomes.