North East Derbyshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

North East Derbyshire’s crime profile in September 2025 was defined by a stark contrast between violent and property crime rates. With a total crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents—23% below the UK average—the area’s data reveals a pattern where violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, dominated the crime mix. These incidents accounted for 47.3% of all reported crimes, significantly higher than the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000. This dominance of violent crime may be influenced by local factors such as the area’s demographic profile or the presence of high-traffic public spaces, which can amplify incidents of interpersonal conflict. Meanwhile, property-related crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, remained well below national averages, with shoplifting at 34% below the UK rate and burglary at 64% below. Seasonal factors likely contributed to these trends, as September typically sees the return of students and the start of the academic year, which may increase social interactions and, by extension, violent incidents. However, the drop in burglary rates could also reflect the impact of community policing initiatives or the seasonal closure of certain businesses that are more vulnerable to theft. The area’s crime profile thus illustrates a nuanced picture where local conditions—such as the mix of urban and rural environments and the timing of educational cycles—interact with broader national trends to shape the monthly crime statistics.

September 2025 marked a shift in the crime mix, with violent crimes (287 incidents) outpacing property crimes (145 incidents) by a wide margin. This imbalance, where violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.3% of total crimes, contrasts sharply with the UK average for this category, which is 5% lower. The month-on-month changes revealed a 100% increase in possession of weapons, from 2 to 4 incidents, a figure that could signal emerging challenges in community safety. Conversely, burglary dropped by 33.3%, from 18 to 12 incidents, potentially reflecting the impact of targeted policing efforts or seasonal factors such as the closure of summer recreational spaces. Shoplifting remained 34% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s retail landscape, which may have fewer high-footfall zones prone to theft. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local conditions and broader national crime patterns, with violent crime rates standing out as a key area requiring continued attention.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 6.9% decline from 6.1 per 1,000 in August. This reduction aligns with a broader trend of decreasing property-related offences, particularly burglary, which dropped by 33.3%. Daily crime activity averaged 20 incidents per day, a figure that, while local to North East Derbyshire, provides context for residents navigating their neighbourhoods. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 176 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The contrast between this local statistic and the UK-wide data underscores the area’s relative safety in certain categories, such as vehicle crime and shoplifting, which are 75% and 34% below national averages respectively. However, the persistent gap between violent crime rates and property crime rates remains a defining feature of the area’s crime profile, with violence and sexual offences accounting for nearly half of all reported incidents. This imbalance suggests that local factors—such as community dynamics or social services availability—may play a role in shaping crime trends distinct from the UK average.