North East Derbyshire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 106,646 residents, North East Derbyshire recorded 491 crimes in February 2025—a rate of 4.6 per 1,000 people. This is 31.3% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest crime rates in the country for this area. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (35.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%). These figures align with the area’s seasonal context: February, a winter month with limited outdoor activity, typically sees lower crime rates compared to busier summer periods. However, the data also shows a significant shift in crime type distribution, with property crimes accounting for just 28.7% of all incidents—lower than the UK average for property crime categories. This contrast may reflect local factors, such as the area’s mix of urban and rural landscapes, where community policing efforts and lower population density in certain regions could contribute to reduced property crime. The dominance of violent crimes, however, suggests ongoing challenges in addressing public safety in high-traffic areas like town centres and residential zones. While February’s low outdoor activity may suppress some crime types, the persistent presence of violence and anti-social behaviour indicates a need for targeted interventions in specific neighbourhoods.

February 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories. Shoplifting surged by 180% month-on-month, rising from 10 to 28 incidents—a dramatic increase that outpaces the UK average for this category by 52%. This spike may be linked to pre-spring retail activity or changes in enforcement patterns. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell by 43.8% (from 16 to 9), and vehicle crime dropped 40% (from 30 to 18), both significantly below the UK average for their respective categories. The breakdown of crime types also reveals striking contrasts: violence and sexual offences remain high compared to the UK average (28% below), while anti-social behaviour is slightly above the UK rate (3% higher). These variations highlight the area’s unique crime profile, where violent incidents dominate but property crimes are suppressed. For residents, the sharp rise in shoplifting is a concrete concern, as it suggests vulnerabilities in retail security or increased targeting of stores during quieter winter months. The drop in vehicle crime, meanwhile, could reflect improved parking security measures or reduced commuter traffic during the holiday season.

The crime rate in February 2025 (4.6 per 1,000) remained stable compared to the previous month (also 4.6 per 1,000), indicating no significant month-on-month shift. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 18 crimes reported each day in North East Derbyshire—a figure that, while low, underscores the continuous presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 217 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable UK regions. This statistic, when contextualised with the area’s population of 106,646, suggests that while crime is not absent, its frequency is proportionally lower than in densely populated urban centres. The stability in the overall rate, combined with the significant variations in specific crime types, points to a combination of local factors. For instance, the lower-than-average vehicle crime rate may reflect the area’s less congested road networks compared to major cities, while the higher rate of anti-social behaviour could be tied to social dynamics in specific neighbourhoods. These comparisons highlight the importance of tailoring crime prevention strategies to the area’s unique demographic and geographic characteristics.