South Derbyshire Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

South Derbyshire's June 2023 crime rate of 6.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 22.4% below the UK average of 8.5, marking a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. This position reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors, including the district's mix of rural and urban areas, which may contribute to distinct crime patterns. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 42.8% of all reported crimes—slightly below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 (4% lower). Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.1%, while public order offences, though smaller in volume, were 19% above the UK average. Seasonal context suggests that June's longer days and early summer tourism may influence activity, though the area's overall safety remains evident. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle crime, were significantly below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.2 per 1,000—63% lower than the national figure. These statistics illustrate a community where violent crime dominates but remains below national levels, while property-related offences are restrained. The interplay of local infrastructure, population density, and seasonal rhythms likely shapes these outcomes, though further analysis would be needed to confirm specific causal links.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, including a 69.2% increase in 'other crime' (13 → 22) and a 50.0% rise in robbery cases (2 → 3). Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 66.7% (6 → 2), while bicycle theft fell by 57.1% (7 → 3). These changes highlight evolving dynamics in local crime, with anti-social behaviour remaining the second most common category at 17.1% of all incidents. Violent crimes. of total reports, were 4% below the UK average (2.8 vs 2.9 per 1,000), suggesting a unique local context. Public order offences, at 0.8 per 1,000, were 19% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), indicating a specific challenge in this category. For residents, the sharp decline in bicycle theft offers a tangible example of how targeted interventions or seasonal factors may influence crime trends in the area.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in June 2023 rose slightly to 6.6 per 1,000 residents from 6.4 in May, marking a 2.8% increase. This upward shift, though modest, contrasts with the area's overall trend of remaining well below the UK average. Locally, 26 crimes were reported per day on average, a figure that reflects the district's relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 152 residents—a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's safety relative to its population size. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, South Derbyshire's crime statistics suggest a community where residents are less likely to encounter crime than the national average, despite the recent month-on-month rise. This context helps frame the data as a snapshot of a generally secure area with minor fluctuations in specific categories.