South Derbyshire Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2025, South Derbyshire recorded 673 crimes, equating to 5.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. This figure represents a 26.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, underscoring the area's relatively lower crime profile. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.6% of all reported incidents—280 cases in total. This category, while still significant, remained 12% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 16.5% of the total with 111 incidents, a rate 28% below the UK average. Public order offences, at 9.2% of all crimes, also showed a marked gap from national levels, with 62 incidents recorded (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. The seasonal transition to spring likely played a role in these patterns, as lengthening evenings and the change to British Summer Time may have influenced public behaviour. While violent crime remains the dominant category, the overall rate of 5.7 per 1,000 is a testament to the area's generally lower crime profile. This is particularly notable in categories like shoplifting and burglary, where South Derbyshire's rates are 56% and 64% below the UK average, respectively. These discrepancies may reflect the district's rural character and lower population density, which could reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences suggests a need to address local factors such as community engagement and public space management during this transitional period of the year.

March 2025 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft doubling from 2 to 4 incidents—a 100% surge. This aligns with the seasonal transition to spring, where increased outdoor activity may contribute to higher thefts. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 79%, jumping from 62 to 111 incidents, a trend that could reflect the lengthening evenings and greater social interaction in public spaces. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 39.5%, dropping from 43 to 26, linked to changing weather patterns or altered commuter habits. Burglary decreased by 18.8%, with incidents falling from 16 to 13, though this remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. Violent crimes—accounting for 41.6% of all incidents—were 12% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This contrast highlights a persistent trend in South Derbyshire, where violent crime remains lower than national levels despite the overall rise in reported incidents.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in March 2025 rose to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 23% increase from the previous month's 4.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 22 crimes reported each day in the district, a figure that provides a tangible sense of local crime frequency. Over the course of March, one reported crime occurred for every 175 residents, a monthly aggregate that underscores the scale of incidents relative to the population. While this rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, the upward trend suggests a need to monitor patterns closely. The daily crime count, though localised, offers a practical reference for residents: in a typical day, South Derbyshire experiences 22 incidents across all categories. When contextualised against the area's population of 117,493, this equates to a crime occurring roughly every 5.5 hours. This perspective highlights both the relative safety of the district and the ongoing need for community vigilance.