North East Derbyshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, placing the area 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This rate, while higher than June's 6.0, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 42.2% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (22.7%) and public order offences (9.4%). These figures align with the area's character as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural communities, where public spaces and community interactions may contribute to anti-social behaviour and disorder. The summer months, with their extended daylight and increased foot traffic from tourism and festivals, likely influence the prevalence of certain offences. For instance, the high rate of violence and sexual offences may be consistent with the area's nightlife and social hubs, while anti-social behaviour could be linked to the density of residential areas and public amenities. However, the overall crime rate remains lower than the UK average, a trend that may be attributed to local policing strategies, community engagement initiatives, or the area's demographic profile. Seasonal context further shapes these patterns: July, with its peak tourism and festivals, may drive some increases in theft and disorder, yet the area's crime rate still remains in line with historical trends for a similar-sized locality. The breakdown of crime types illustrates a balance between property and violent offences, with property crimes (including shoplifting, burglary, and vehicle crime) collectively accounting for 28.4% of the total. These figures suggest that while the area faces challenges in managing public order and violent crime, its overall profile remains distinct from the national average, likely due to a combination of local geography, policing efforts, and community characteristics.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in July 2025 was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 78.6% rise in burglary (14 to 25 cases) and the 51.9% increase in shoplifting (27 to 41 cases). These trends suggest a shift in criminal activity that may be linked to the area's seasonal dynamics—July, with its extended daylight hours and outdoor events, could create opportunities for theft in public spaces. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 8.7% (from 46 to 42 cases), a decline that aligns with the UK average for this category. North East Derbyshire's violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) matched the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.6 per 1,000) was 3% above the national figure. Residents may find the sharp increase in bicycle theft particularly relevant, as it could indicate a need for greater vigilance in securing personal property during summer events.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in July 2025 rose by 19.2% compared to June, moving from 6.0 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though significant, still places the area 16.3% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 25 crimes per day in July, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than a national benchmark. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for households. This rate, while higher than June, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to the area's population of 106,646. The rise in crime appears consistent with seasonal factors, as July is typically marked by increased foot traffic from tourism and festivals, which may contribute to a broader mix of offences. However, the overall rate remains in line with the area's historical profile as a post-industrial town with a mix of urban and semi-rural characteristics.