South Derbyshire Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile in South Derbyshire during July 2024 reveals a distinct balance between violent and property crimes, shaped by seasonal and demographic factors. Violence and sexual offences account for 39.6% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing other categories. This dominance of violent crime may partly explain the area’s 31% below the UK average overall rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences contribute 26.3% of total crimes, suggesting a higher prevalence of disturbances in public spaces. These patterns align with July’s characteristics as a peak summer month, when schools are out, tourism surges, and festivals draw crowds. The lower property crime rate—particularly for shoplifting and burglary—could reflect reduced retail activity or heightened community vigilance during busy events. However, the prominence of violence and anti-social behaviour may indicate underlying social tensions or challenges in managing crowds in specific areas. This mix of crime types contrasts with other UK regions, where property crimes often dominate, and highlights the need for targeted interventions in addressing public safety during high-traffic periods.

July 2024 saw a striking 183.3% increase in burglary cases, rising from 6 to 17 incidents. This surge, while still far below the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), may reflect seasonal vulnerabilities such as unoccupied homes during summer holidays or increased opportunistic crime at events. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 80%, dropping from 5 to 1, a decline consistent with reduced foot traffic in some areas during the month. Violent crimes, though the largest category, remain 19% below the UK average, suggesting effective policing or community initiatives in curbing serious offences. The sharp 42.1% decrease in 'other crime'—which includes a range of less-defined offences—may indicate improved reporting accuracy or shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which account for 26.3% of all crimes, are 31% and 6% below UK averages respectively, pointing to a relatively stable social environment despite the rise in burglary. Residents may find the 80% drop in theft from the person particularly reassuring, though the burglary increase warrants closer monitoring.

The crime rate in South Derbyshire for July 2024 (5.8 per 1,000) represents a 9.1% decline from June’s 6.4 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past two months. This reduction, however, is tempered by the sharp rise in burglary, which could signal localized pressures. On a daily basis, South Derbyshire recorded approximately 22 crimes per day in July—a figure that, while lower than the UK average, provides a tangible sense of frequency for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 172 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area in the lower quartile of UK local authorities. With a population of 117,493, this means the area’s crime burden is distributed across a larger number of residents than the UK average. The comparison to the UK highlights South Derbyshire’s relative safety in key categories such as anti-social behaviour and burglary, though the rise in burglary suggests the need for targeted measures. The population-scaled perspective underscores that while crime is present, its impact per individual is comparatively low, which may reflect effective policing or a mix of urban and rural characteristics that dilute crime concentrations.