South Derbyshire Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

South Derbyshire's population of 117,493 residents experienced 595 reported crimes in March 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 people. This figure is 33.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a significant gap that underscores the area's comparatively lower risk profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 241 incidents—40.5% of the total. This was followed by anti-social behaviour (71 incidents, 11.9%) and public order offences (53 incidents, 8.9%). These patterns may be influenced by local demographics and geography, though the area's crime profile appears to be shaped by a combination of factors, including seasonal transitions and community dynamics. The relatively low rates of property crime, such as burglary (19 incidents) and shoplifting (26 incidents), contrast sharply with the UK averages for these categories, which are 0.3 and 0.6 per 1,000 respectively. March, as a transitional month, saw the clocks change and evenings lengthen, which may have affected crime patterns by altering the timing and nature of public interactions. The area's crime rate is also lower than the UK average for violent crimes, with violence and sexual offences at 2.1 per 1,000—21% below the national benchmark. This suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to the area's safer-than-average profile. However, the slight increase in public order and criminal damage offences may warrant closer attention, particularly as the weather improves and outdoor activity increases.

March 2024 saw notable fluctuations in crime categories. Public order offences surged by 39.5%, rising from 38 to 53 incidents, a shift that may reflect changes in community activity as evenings lengthen. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson increased by 38.9%, from 36 to 50 cases, suggesting a possible link to seasonal transitions or local events. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell sharply by 48.2%, dropping from 137 to 71 incidents, a decline that could indicate effective community policing or self-regulation during the month. Theft-related crimes also showed significant reductions: theft from the person and bicycle theft both halved, with only one reported incident each. These decreases may be influenced by heightened awareness or changes in behaviour during the spring transition. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 40.5% of all crimes, though they were 21% below the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases highlights the dynamic nature of local crime patterns.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in March 2024 fell to 5.1 per 1,000 residents, an 8.2% drop from February's 5.5 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced anti-social behaviour, which fell by nearly half compared to the previous month. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 19 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local population's size and density. When scaled to the area's 117,493 residents, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 197 residents. This ratio provides context for residents, showing that while crime remains a concern, the rate is significantly lower than the UK average. The decrease in anti-social behaviour may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the transition to spring and changing patterns of public activity, though other variables could also play a role. The consistency in violent crime rates, despite a slight dip in theft-related offences, suggests that local efforts to address specific types of crime may be having an impact.