South Derbyshire Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

South Derbyshire's overall crime rate in August 2023 stood at 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 24.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figures reflect a persistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which spans a mix of rural and semi-urban landscapes. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 31.5% of all reported incidents. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (19.0%) and public order offences (10.0%). The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—likely contributes to shifts in crime patterns, with empty homes potentially elevating burglary risks. However, the data shows no significant increase in burglary or vehicle crime this month, suggesting localised factors may be mitigating such risks. The relatively low levels of violent crime compared to the UK average could be attributed to South Derbyshire's smaller population density and community-focused policing strategies. Public order offences remained stable at the UK average, indicating consistent management of localised disputes and alcohol-related incidents in public spaces.

August 2023 saw one of the most dramatic month-on-month swings in South Derbyshire's crime history, with theft from the person surging by 1,550% (from 2 to 33 incidents). This unprecedented increase, though still below the UK average for this category (0.1 per 1,000), highlights a sudden spike in personal property crimes that warrants further local investigation. Concurrently, robbery rose by 133.3% (3 to 7 incidents), though this remains well below the UK average for the category. In contrast, several categories experienced notable declines: possession of weapons fell by 73.3% (15 to 4 incidents), drugs offences dropped by 50% (18 to 9), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 33.8% (77 to 51). These reductions may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, with fewer outdoor activities during August potentially reducing opportunities for vandalism. Residents should note that theft from the person, while a small proportion of total crimes (4.6%), is 131% above the UK average for this category, underscoring a localised vulnerability that may require targeted awareness campaigns.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in August 2023 (6.1 per 1,000) represented a 7.4% decrease from July's rate of 6.6 per 1,000, indicating a slight but measurable decline in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 23 crimes per day, a figure that remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, translating to a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. This statistic, when contextualised within South Derbyshire's population of 117,493, suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime compared to the national average. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that violent crime, which constitutes 31.5% of all incidents, remains significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). These figures collectively illustrate a local area where crime prevention efforts appear to be having a measurable impact, though the sudden rise in theft from the person indicates the need for targeted interventions in specific high-risk scenarios.