South Derbyshire Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Derbyshire’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.4% below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s consistent position as one of the safer local authority districts in England. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 47.8% of all incidents (270 cases), with a rate of 2.3 per 1,000—11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 9.0% of reported crimes (51 cases), and was 57% below the UK average. These patterns align with the area’s character as a largely rural district with a mix of small towns and open countryside, where community policing efforts and lower population density may contribute to the relative absence of property crimes compared to urban centres. Seasonal factors in December, including the Christmas shopping peak and extended periods of darkness, may have influenced the persistence of violent crime, as well as the rise in drug-related incidents. However, the overall crime profile remains markedly lower than national benchmarks, reflecting the area’s generally low levels of criminal activity. The dominance of violent crime over property crime contrasts with the UK average, where property offences often constitute a larger share of reported incidents. This divergence could be attributed to the region’s smaller retail footprint and lower population density, which may reduce opportunities for theft and burglary. While direct links, the seasonal context of December—characterised by holiday-related travel, reduced social activity, and colder weather—likely plays a role in shaping the types of crimes that are most frequently reported.

December 2025 marked a 14.5% increase in South Derbyshire’s overall crime rate compared to November, yet the area remains 31.4% below the UK average. Notable decreases included anti-social behaviour, which fell by 20.3% (from 64 to 51 incidents), and vehicle crime, which dropped by 11.5% (from 26 to 23). These declines may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as reduced nightlife activity during the holiday period. Conversely, drug-related crimes surged by 150%, rising from 8 to 20 incidents, a shift that contrasts with the area’s generally lower rates for this category. Possession of weapons also increased sharply, rising 125% from 4 to 9 cases, though this remains below the UK average. Burglary saw an 115.4% increase, climbing from 13 to 28 incidents, a trend that may warrant further local analysis given the area’s typically low burglary rates. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns, even in a region with historically lower overall rates.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in December 2025 rose by 14.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 4.2 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 7.0 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 18 crimes per day in December, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 565 incidents. When viewed through the lens of population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 208 residents over the course of the month. This ratio underscores the relatively low crime environment in South Derbyshire, even as the rate shows a slight upward trend from November. The local population of 117,493 means that the impact of individual incidents is distributed across a broad base, contributing to the area’s overall sense of safety despite the month-on-month increase.