South Derbyshire Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated South Derbyshire's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for nearly half of all reported crimes. At 4.2 per 1,000 residents, the area's overall crime rate was 42.5% below the UK average of 7.3, highlighting a consistently lower level of criminal activity compared to national trends. This stark contrast with the UK average may reflect the district's mix of rural and semi-rural communities, where community cohesion and lower population density often correlate with reduced crime rates. The dominance of violent offences over property crimes is unusual for a non-urban area, suggesting factors such as local demographics or seasonal activity patterns may be influencing this trend. November's darker evenings and the proximity of Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping likely contributed to the high proportion of violent incidents. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, though both categories remained significantly below UK averages. The relatively low rates of shoplifting and burglary—84% and 67% below national figures, respectively—may indicate effective community policing or the absence of high-footfall retail hubs typical of larger urban centres. This data illustrates a district where violent crime, while present, is not the dominant concern, and where broader social and environmental factors appear to contribute to its lower-than-average crime profile.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 200% increase in theft from the person, rising from one to three incidents. This surge, though still low compared to the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, may be linked to the Black Friday shopping period and increased pedestrian activity during darker evenings. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell sharply by 61.9%, dropping from 21 to 8 incidents—a decline that could reflect seasonal changes in illicit activity or targeted policing efforts. Burglary also decreased by 40.9%, from 22 to 13 incidents, though the rate remains 67% below the UK average. The most striking anomaly was the 87.5% rise in 'other crime' reports, which jumped from eight to 15 incidents. This category's expansion may signal evolving criminal behaviours or improved reporting mechanisms. Violent crimes remained 18% below the UK average, despite comprising nearly 50% of all incidents, suggesting a unique balance between local risk factors and protective community dynamics. The sharp decline in shoplifting—38.1% from 21 to 13 incidents—could indicate effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in key areas.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in November 2025 (4.2 per 1,000) marked a 7.7% decrease from the previous month's 4.6, continuing a downward trend that has likely contributed to its consistently low national ranking. On a daily basis, the district experienced approximately 16 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly high, is distributed across a population of 117,493 residents. This translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 238 residents over the course of the month—a rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to local demographics. The district's population-scaled perspective reveals a stark contrast to larger urban areas: while South Derbyshire's violent crime rate is 18% below the UK average, cities often see these rates surge during November due to increased social interactions and seasonal events. The 1-in-238 resident figure provides a tangible benchmark for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of experiencing crime is significantly lower than in many comparable areas. This context is reinforced by the persistent underperformance of South Derbyshire in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which remain 53% and 36% below UK averages, respectively. These comparative metrics suggest a combination of geographic factors—such as lower population density—and potentially stronger community policing efforts contributing to the district's unique crime profile.