North East Derbyshire Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2026, North East Derbyshire recorded a crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.5% below the UK average. For an individual living in the area, this translates to a 1-in-201 chance of being directly affected by crime over the course of the month—a figure that, while not insignificant, reflects the area's relatively low-risk profile compared to national trends. The most common category of crime was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 50% of all reported incidents. This category remained exactly in line with the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community dynamics or policing strategies may not be influencing this particular type of crime. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, was 46% below the UK average, indicating that local efforts to address public order issues may be effective. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—likely contributes to the lower rates of shoplifting and other crimes typically tied to foot traffic. However, the rise in vehicle crime by 46.2% compared to the previous month may reflect challenges in securing vehicles during colder weather. These patterns suggest that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, certain crime types remain sensitive to external factors such as weather and seasonal rhythms.

January 2026 saw a 46.2% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 13 to 19 incidents. This jump may be linked to colder weather, which could lead to more vehicle-related incidents such as broken glass or frozen locks. Conversely, shoplifting rates dropped by 33.3%, from 39 to 26, due to the post-holiday lull in retail activity and shorter trading hours. Violent crimes also rose by 11.3%, with 265 incidents reported—still maintaining a 0% deviation from the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average, with a 46% gap, suggesting that local initiatives or community cohesion may be playing a role. The stark 100% gap in possession of weapons offences, with zero reported cases, highlights a potential success in targeted policing or prevention efforts.

North East Derbyshire's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, a 5.0% decrease from the previous month's 5.2 rate. This reduction, though modest, aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January—a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. Locally, this translates to 17 reported crimes per day on average, a figure that reflects both the area's population density and the nature of its communities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 201 residents, a monthly aggregate that contextualises risk without overstating individual exposure. When compared to the UK average, this rate is 26.5% lower, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement, policing strategies, or demographic characteristics may be contributing to this disparity. The daily crime count, while consistent with historical trends, remains a useful metric for residents to understand the frequency of incidents in their daily lives.