North East Derbyshire Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.1% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked improvement underscores the area's continued efforts to manage criminal activity despite the seasonal challenges of late autumn. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 54.6% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (9.3%) and criminal damage and arson (8.9%). The dominance of violent crime in the area's profile suggests a combination of factors, including the presence of high-traffic areas and the influence of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night, which may contribute to heightened tensions in public spaces. The lower-than-average rates for property crimes, particularly shoplifting (71% below UK average) and vehicle crime (55% below), indicate that the area's retail and transportation sectors are experiencing relatively low levels of theft. This could be attributed to the area's character as a largely rural district with fewer high-density commercial zones compared to major urban centres. The seasonal context of November, with its extended evenings and the commercial activity of Black Friday, may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall decline in crime rates suggests that local policing strategies and community engagement initiatives are having a measurable impact.

The most significant decrease in November 2024 was the 97.2% drop in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 108 to 3 incidents. This sharp decline suggests effective interventions during the month, possibly linked to targeted community initiatives or increased police presence in high-risk areas. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 70%, increasing from 10 to 17 incidents, a trend that may reflect the impact of Black Friday shopping activity on retail premises. The category of violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 54.6% of all crimes, remained 7% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000 residents. This consistency with national trends highlights the area's performance in managing violent crime despite the challenges posed by late autumn. Possession of weapons saw a 100% increase, with incidents rising from 3 to 6, a figure that deserves closer attention given its potential implications for public safety.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in November 2024 fell 15.3% compared to October, dropping from 5.2 to 4.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader trends observed in the area during late autumn, when seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced retail activity may partly explain lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the district recorded an average of 16 crimes per day in November, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity in a way that directly affects local residents. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 225 residents experienced a reported crime, a ratio that highlights the relatively low exposure compared to larger urban centres. When scaled to the area's population of 106,646, this monthly exposure underscores the effectiveness of local policing strategies in managing crime despite the challenges of the season, including the heightened visibility of Bonfire Night events and the retail rush of Black Friday shopping.