North East Derbyshire Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire’s crime rate in May 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to national figures highlights the area’s unique characteristics, which likely include a blend of rural and suburban environments, community-focused policing, and the influence of seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41.5% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (19.6%) and public order offences (10.3%). These patterns align with the area’s demographic and geographic profile, where a mix of open spaces and community engagement may contribute to lower rates of violent crime compared to more densely populated urban centres. However, the seasonal context of May—characterised by longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—may have influenced the rise in public order offences, which are 3% above the UK average. The area’s performance on specific crime types also reveals striking contrasts: anti-social behaviour is 15% below the national average, while drugs-related offences are 64% below. These disparities suggest that local initiatives, such as targeted policing in high-traffic areas or community programmes addressing antisocial conduct, may play a role in shaping the area’s crime profile. The relatively low rates of property crime, including burglary (2.5%) and vehicle crime (2.5%), further reinforce the notion that North East Derbyshire’s environment, which balances rural tranquillity with suburban accessibility, may be less prone to certain types of criminal activity. This interplay of factors underscores the importance of contextualising crime statistics within the broader social and environmental framework of the area.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons increasing by 200% (from 2 to 6 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling (from 2 to 4). These spikes contrast with a 12.5% decrease in shoplifting, which fell from 32 to 28 incidents—a trend that may reflect seasonal changes, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during bank holidays. The area’s violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) is 12% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour remains 15% below the national benchmark. Conversely, public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) are 3% above the UK average, possibly linked to the area’s seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. For residents, the 12.2% monthly increase in overall crime rates—a rise from 5.4 to 6.1 per 1,000—serves as a reminder that even small fluctuations can be significant in a low-crime environment. The rate of drugs-related crimes rose by 66.7% (from 6 to 10 incidents), a figure that may warrant closer attention from local authorities.

North East Derbyshire’s crime rate in May 2025 rose to 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 12.2% increase from 5.4 per 1,000 in the previous month. This upward shift, though modest, highlights the sensitivity of low-crime environments to even minor fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 21 crimes per day—a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of crime in this area. Given the population of 106,646, the absolute number of crimes remains modest, with 649 total crimes reported. This population-scaled perspective illustrates that North East Derbyshire’s crime levels, while showing a monthly uptick, are still significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The area’s demographic profile—characterised by a blend of rural and suburban environments—likely contributes to its consistently lower crime rates relative to the national picture, even as local factors such as seasonal changes influence short-term trends.