South Derbyshire Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated South Derbyshire's crime profile in September 2024, accounting for 38.8% of all reported crimes and 2.1 per 1,000 residents. This category remained 20% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a consistent trend that suggests local factors may be mitigating risk. The area's overall crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents places it 31.2% below the national average, reflecting a broader pattern of lower-than-expected crime levels in this rural-urban hybrid district. Anti-social behaviour (12.7% of total crimes) and public order offences (9.1%) followed as the next most common categories, both significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return to school and university freshers—may have influenced crime dynamics, though the absence of a sharp spike in theft or vehicle crime contrasts with typical patterns in student-heavy areas. Property crimes (200 incidents) accounted for only 32.1% of total offences, a lower proportion than the UK average where property crimes often dominate. This imbalance suggests that violent and disorder-related offences are more pressing concerns here, linked to the district's mix of rural and commuter-focused communities. While the drop in theft from the person (92.3%) is a positive indicator, the rise in 'other crime' (46.2%) highlights the need for continued monitoring of less common but emerging offence types.

September 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 41.2% (17 to 24 incidents) and drugs-related crimes rising by 22.2% (18 to 22). These increases may align with seasonal transitions, as university freshers and back-to-school activities could influence local dynamics. Conversely, theft from the person plummeted by 92.3% (26 to 2), a dramatic decline that could reflect heightened awareness or targeted policing efforts. Anti-social behaviour remained significantly below the UK average (40% below), with 79 incidents reported, while public order offences fell by 18.6% (70 to 57). Violence and sexual offences, though still the dominant category (38.8% of total crimes), were 20% below the UK average (2.1 vs 2.6 per 1,000). A resident would find the 46.2% rise in 'other crime' (13 to 19) particularly noteworthy, as this category often includes emerging or less common offences that warrant closer attention.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in September 2024 dropped by 10.6% compared to August, falling from 5.9 to 5.3 per 1,000 residents. This decline places the area 31.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a position it has maintained for several months. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 21 reported crimes in September, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 188 residents. While this figure may seem abstract, it reflects the cumulative impact of crime across the district. The population context is also key: with 117,493 residents, the rate remains relatively low compared to national benchmarks. The shift in crime patterns from August to September highlights seasonal dynamics, as back-to-school activities and the start of the academic year may have influenced reported incidents. However, the overall downward trend suggests sustained efforts in crime prevention are having an effect, though further analysis is needed to confirm long-term stability.