North East Derbyshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire's October 2024 crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents marked a continued divergence from the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, with the area recording a 35.8% lower rate overall. This stark contrast is most pronounced in violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.2% of all crimes reported—2.2 per 1,000 residents—18% below the UK average. The prevalence of violent crime, despite its lower rate compared to national benchmarks, may be influenced by the area's demographic profile, which includes a mix of urban and semi-rural communities with established social services and community policing initiatives. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 19.3% of total crimes, while public order offences and criminal damage and arson accounted for 7.9% and 7.5% respectively. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter daylight hours, the transition to British Summer Time, and Halloween—may have played a role in shaping these patterns, increasing opportunities for certain crimes while also prompting heightened local enforcement efforts. The relatively low rates of property crimes such as shoplifting (86% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below) suggest that targeted interventions, including retail security measures and community engagement, may be contributing to the area's overall success in crime reduction.

Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, contributing 42.2% of total crimes in October 2024, yet this rate was 18% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. A notable shift occurred in month-on-month changes, with burglary increasing by 25% (24 to 30 incidents) and vehicle crime rising by 16% (25 to 29). Conversely, public order offences fell by 26.7% (60 to 44), and drug-related crimes dropped by 43.8% (16 to 9). The sharp 100% increase in theft from the person—rising from 0 to 2 incidents—suggests a sudden spike in targeted crimes, though the small sample size limits definitive conclusions. Shoplifting, at 0.1 per 1,000, was 86% below the UK average, potentially reflecting effective retail security measures or seasonal factors such as Halloween-related policing efforts.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in October 2024 fell to 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 7.1% decline from the previous month's 5.6 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with broader patterns observed in the area's monthly crime statistics. On a daily basis, the district recorded approximately 18 crimes per day in October, a figure that reflects both the overall rate and the distribution of crime types. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 191 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to national averages. This monthly exposure metric provides a tangible sense of risk for residents, contextualising the statistics in terms of personal likelihood rather than abstract figures. The population of 106,646 further underscores the significance of these numbers, as the crime rate remains consistently below the UK average despite the area's demographic and geographic characteristics.