South Derbyshire Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated South Derbyshire's crime profile in September 2023, accounting for 38.7% of all reported crimes and contributing to a total crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents. This figure, which is 26.2% below the UK average of 8.0, underscores the area's relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the national context. The dominance of violent crimes may be partially explained by the seasonal dynamics of September, a period marked by the return of students to local universities and the start of the academic year, which can heighten social interactions and potential conflicts in communal spaces. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounted for 16.2% of all crimes and was 25% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or community engagement efforts may be contributing to the suppression of such incidents. Public order offences, which rose by 29.4% from August to September, may be influenced by the transition into autumn, with increased social gatherings and the associated pressures on public spaces. The overall crime rate, while lower than the UK average, reflects a combination of local characteristics, including the area's mix of rural and urban environments, which may influence the types and prevalence of criminal activity. The relatively low rates of property crimes, such as vehicle crime and burglary, which were 38% and 38% below the UK average respectively, further illustrate the area's distinct crime profile compared to other regions of the country.

September 2023 saw a 66.7% surge in drug-related crimes, with incidents rising from 9 to 15, a marked increase that may reflect seasonal factors such as the return of students to local universities. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 87.9%, from 33 to 4, suggesting a possible reduction in opportunistic crimes during the month. The category of criminal damage and arson also rose by 29.4%, from 51 to 66, potentially linked to increased vandalism in public spaces as the nights drew in. South Derbyshire's violent crime rate of 2.3 per 1,000 residents is 16% below the UK average of 2.7, a consistent trend that highlights the area's relative safety compared to other parts of the country. Meanwhile, shoplifting increased by 18.5%, from 27 to 32, indicating a seasonal uptick in retail-related offences as the month progressed.

South Derbyshire's September 2023 crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 residents marks a 4.4% decline from August's 6.1, reflecting a slight easing in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 23 reported crimes each day in September, a figure that contextualises the frequency of incidents within a typical week. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 170 residents, a metric that provides a tangible sense of the monthly exposure to crime for local residents. This rate remains significantly below the UK average, with South Derbyshire's overall crime rate 26.2% lower than the national figure of 8.0 per 1,000. The population context further underscores the relatively low crime levels, as the 117,493 residents of South Derbyshire face a crime risk that is lower than the average across the UK. This comparative advantage is evident across multiple crime categories, with violent crimes, anti-social behaviour, and shoplifting all recording substantial deficits relative to national averages.