South Derbyshire Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In South Derbyshire, the crime rate for February 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 29.9% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This translates to a monthly risk of approximately 1 in 215 residents encountering a reported crime, a figure that contextualises the likelihood of individual exposure to criminal activity. The most significant category of crime recorded was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44.4% of all incidents. This category's rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 11% below the UK average, suggesting a comparatively lower incidence of violent crime in the area. Anti-social behaviour followed with 11.3% of total crimes, a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 that was 48% below the UK average, indicating a marked reduction in disruptive incidents relative to national trends. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may contribute to these patterns, though the area's character as a mix of rural and urban settings likely plays a role in shaping crime dynamics. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting, burglary, and drug-related crimes further highlight the area's distinct profile compared to national benchmarks, with shoplifting at 52% below the UK average and burglary at 63% below. These figures suggest that South Derbyshire's crime picture is influenced by factors such as community engagement, local policing strategies, and the relative absence of high-traffic retail zones that typically drive theft-related offences. The overall balance between property and violent crime in the area, with property crimes comprising 32% of the total, reflects a broader trend of prioritising violent crime prevention efforts in local security initiatives.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons experiencing a 500% increase from 1 to 6 incidents, marking a significant spike in this category. Bicycle theft also rose by 100%, with two reported cases, a change that may reflect increased cycling activity during colder months or targeted theft in specific areas. In contrast, other crime decreased by 51.9%, from 27 to 13 incidents, indicating a potential reduction in non-specific criminal activity. Theft from the person also declined by 33.3%, from 3 to 2 cases, possibly linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic in public spaces during winter. The crime mix reveals a distinct profile for South Derbyshire, with violent crimes at 2.1 per 1,000—11% below the UK average—highlighting a relative safety in this category. Conversely, vehicle crime in the area was 8% above the UK average, a rate of 0.4 per 1,000 that may be influenced by local infrastructure such as commuter routes or parking facilities. A concrete data point for residents is the daily crime count of 20 incidents, a figure that provides context for the frequency of reported crimes within the local community. These fluctuations, while significant, must be interpreted within the broader seasonal context of February, which typically sees lower outdoor activity and a potential lull in certain types of crime.

The crime rate in South Derbyshire for February 2025 was 4.7 per 1,000, a 3.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.8 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable reduction in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately 20 reported crimes per day, a figure that helps residents understand the frequency of incidents within their local environment. Over the course of the month, the risk of encountering a reported crime was 1 in 215 residents, a monthly exposure rate that provides a tangible measure of individual risk. This rate, while lower than the UK average, must be contextualised within the area's population of 117,493 residents, which influences the absolute number of crimes reported. The comparison to the UK average also highlights specific trends: anti-social behaviour was 48% below the national rate, suggesting a strong local focus on community policing or social initiatives that reduce disruptive incidents. Conversely, vehicle crime was 8% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to local infrastructure such as parking facilities or commuter routes. These comparative figures illustrate the unique characteristics of South Derbyshire, where the balance between low violent crime and slightly elevated property crime reflects the interplay of local factors such as urban planning, community engagement, and policing strategies.