South Derbyshire Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of South Derbyshire in July 2025 reveals a distinct emphasis on violent crime, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 43.6% of all reported incidents. This stark contrast to the UK average, where such crimes make up 3.0 per 1,000 compared to South Derbyshire's 2.7 per 1,000, highlights a nuanced picture of local crime dynamics. The area's overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 is 27.9% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, a gap that reflects both effective policing strategies and the area's unique demographic and geographic characteristics. While anti-social behaviour and other theft remain significant contributors, the absence of major theft from the person or bicycle theft incidents suggests a different crime ecology than urban centres. July's seasonal context—peak summer with schools out, tourism at its height, and festivals in full swing—likely contributes to the higher proportion of violent crime, as increased foot traffic and social interactions create environments where such incidents are more probable. The relatively low rate of shoplifting compared to the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000 (South Derbyshire's 0.2 per 1,000) may indicate a lower retail presence or more effective local deterrents. These patterns, when combined with the area's mix of rural and urban spaces, suggest that crime prevention efforts in South Derbyshire are likely shaped by both community-focused initiatives and the natural rhythms of the region's seasonal activity.

July 2025 marked a sharp 300% increase in robbery, rising from 1 to 4 incidents, a figure that, while small in absolute terms, signals a concerning shift in crime dynamics. Vehicle crime surged by 81%, climbing from 21 to 38, a jump that may reflect increased outdoor events and festival traffic impacting car parks and public transport hubs. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 45.8%, from 59 to 32, a decline consistent with the seasonal context of summer, when outdoor vandalism may be less common. The area's violent crime rate of 2.7 per 1,000 is 11% below the UK average, but anti-social behaviour remains 23% below national levels, suggesting community-focused policing or environmental factors may be contributing to this disparity. These shifts underscore the need for tailored strategies to address rising vehicle-related offences while maintaining the gains seen in reducing property damage.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in July 2025 rose 5.6% from June's 5.9 per 1,000 to 6.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight upward trend. Daily crime in July averaged 23 incidents, a figure that, while localised, provides context for residents assessing risk levels. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 162 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains lower than the UK average. This statistic, when considered alongside the area's population of 117,493, suggests a relatively stable environment compared to national benchmarks. The increase in violent crime and vehicle-related offences contrasts with declines in criminal damage and arson, illustrating a shifting pattern that may correlate with seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity and tourism. The absence of a UK daily crime comparison means local context must be interpreted through the lens of South Derbyshire's specific demographics and geographic features.