South Derbyshire Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In October 2024, South Derbyshire recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This overall figure masks a pronounced imbalance between property and violent crimes, with the latter dominating the crime picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 39% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.4%) and public order offences (9%). This stark contrast with property crimes—such as vehicle crime (7.1%) and shoplifting (6.4%)—suggests that interpersonal and public safety issues are currently driving crime trends. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, may contribute to this pattern. The relatively low rate of property crimes, particularly burglary (3.3%) and shoplifting (6.4%), is consistent with South Derbyshire's character as a mix of rural and semi-rural areas, where public spaces are less densely populated and commercial activity is concentrated in specific zones. However, the dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions, such as increased community policing in areas with high anti-social behaviour reports or initiatives to address underlying social tensions. The data also reveals that South Derbyshire's performance in certain categories, like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, is significantly below the UK average, indicating potential successes in local crime prevention strategies. Nevertheless, the rise in bicycle theft and possession of weapons—both up by 100% compared to the previous month—deserves closer attention, as these shifts may reflect changes in criminal activity or reporting practices.

October 2024 saw a notable shift in crime dynamics, with violent crimes outpacing property crimes. Violence and sexual offences made up 39% of all incidents, compared to property crimes at 29.5% (191 out of 646). This imbalance suggests a focus on interpersonal conflicts or public safety challenges. Among the most striking month-on-month changes was the 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 0 to 2 incidents. This could reflect seasonal patterns, such as increased cycling during darker evenings or Halloween-related activity. Conversely, other theft fell by 20% (from 50 to 40), and criminal damage and arson decreased by 18.2%. Violent crimes in South Derbyshire remain 21% below the UK average, with anti-social behaviour at 46% below the national rate. These figures indicate that while certain areas of the crime picture align with broader trends, others diverge, pointing to local-specific factors influencing crime patterns.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in October 2024 rose slightly to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 3.6% increase from the previous month's 5.3 per 1,000. This upward trend, though modest, underscores the need for continued vigilance. Locally, this translates to approximately 21 crimes reported each day, reflecting the persistent presence of criminal activity in the area. Over the course of October, one crime was reported for roughly every 182 residents, illustrating the monthly exposure to crime for South Derbyshire's population of 117,493. While this figure remains significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, the slight increase suggests that local factors—such as seasonal shifts or community dynamics—may be influencing crime patterns. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the area is generally safer than the UK average, the small rise in crime rate could signal underlying trends worth monitoring.