North East Derbyshire Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire's crime profile in May 2024 demonstrates a marked divergence from the UK average, with a rate of 5.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—32.1% below the national figure of 8.4. This performance positions the area as one of the safer regions in the country, though the composition of crimes reveals nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.2%) and public order offences (11.4%). These figures contrast with UK averages, where the area's violent crime rate is 19% lower, and anti-social behaviour is 38% below the national benchmark. The seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to the elevated share of public order crimes, which were 11% above the UK average. While the overall crime rate remains low, the data suggests that local factors, such as community engagement and policing strategies, may play a role in sustaining these below-average figures. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (57% below UK average) and shoplifting (69% below) could reflect effective community measures or the area's demographic profile, though further analysis would be needed to confirm these hypotheses.

May saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with 'Other crime' surging by 150% compared to April, rising from 8 to 20 incidents. This category includes a range of non-specific offences that may reflect shifting patterns in local activity. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 17.1%, linked to seasonal changes or targeted interventions. Vehicle crime also fell by 9.5%, which may align with reduced outdoor activity during the early evening hours. Violent crime rates in the area remain 19% below the UK average, with 2.3 incidents per 1,000 residents compared to the national 2.8. This contrast is particularly striking given the area's seasonal context, where longer evenings might typically correlate with higher rates of public order offences. However, the local rate for public order crimes was 11% above the UK average, suggesting unique dynamics in community interactions during this period.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in May 2024 rose 4.6% compared to April, moving from 5.4 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. While this marks a slight upward trend, the overall rate remains significantly below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. Locally, this translates to approximately 20 reported crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in the area. Over the course of May, one crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents, illustrating the relative safety compared to national benchmarks. The population context further highlights that, despite the 4.6% increase, the absolute number of crimes remains low when scaled against the area's 106,646 residents. This suggests that while local factors may have contributed to the month-on-month shift, the broader trend of lower crime rates compared to the UK persists.