South Derbyshire Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Derbyshire's August 2025 crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places it 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent trend for the area. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime picture, accounting for 40.1% of all incidents (259 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.7%) and public order offences (8.5%). These figures align with the area's likely rural or semi-rural character, where community-focused policing and lower population density may contribute to lower violent crime rates. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—may have influenced crime patterns, with empty homes increasing burglary risk.2 per 1,000, 26% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, saw a 30.7% drop from July, reflecting temporary changes in community activity during the summer. The crime mix also reveals significant underperformance relative to the UK average in categories like shoplifting (68% below) and drug-related offences (63% below), which may reflect effective local interventions or demographic factors. The area's lower crime rates, particularly in property crimes, suggest a combination of geographic isolation and community-oriented policing strategies that have long-term implications for public safety.

August 2025 marked a dramatic shift in theft from the person, which surged by 300% compared to July, rising from 3 to 12 incidents. This spike, though still below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, underscores a sudden vulnerability in personal security. Concurrently, bicycle theft nearly tripled, jumping from 1 to 3 cases, a 200% increase. Possession of weapons also rose sharply, up 150% from 2 to 5 incidents, though this category remains 100% below the UK average. These increases contrast with declines in other areas: anti-social behaviour fell by 30.7% (from 137 to 95), and drugs-related crimes dropped by 31.8% (from 22 to 15). The overall violent crime category (259 incidents) remains 23% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 40.1% of all crimes. Residents might find the 32.1% gap between South Derbyshire's rate and the UK average particularly notable, suggesting systemic factors that keep local crime rates significantly lower than the national trend.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, an 11.1% decrease from the previous month's 6.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 21 crimes reported daily, or one crime for every 182 residents over the course of the month. The drop aligns with seasonal patterns typical of August, a month often marked by increased tourism and holiday activity, which may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. While the daily crime count remains a useful metric for local residents, the monthly exposure figure provides context: over 31 days, the average resident faced a 0.55% chance of being directly affected by crime. This compares to a UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting South Derbyshire's consistently lower crime profile. The area's rural and semi-rural character likely plays a role in this trend, as open spaces and dispersed populations can deter some forms of criminal activity.