South Derbyshire Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate South Derbyshire's crime profile in September 2025, accounting for 43.6% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes to the area's overall crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The prominence of violent crime may partly reflect the area's mix of small towns and rural communities, where interpersonal conflicts and alcohol-related incidents are more likely to occur in social settings. Anti-social behaviour follows closely, making up 13.9% of crimes, often linked to late-night activity in local town centres. Vehicle crime, at 9.2% of the total, remains consistent with the UK average, suggesting no significant localised factors influencing this category. The seasonal context of September—back to school, university freshers, and shorter evenings—may contribute to increased alcohol consumption and social gatherings, which could explain the sustained level of violent crime. However, a direct causal link between these factors and the crime rate. The relatively low property crime rate compared to the UK average highlights a broader trend of lower burglary and theft incidents, due to the area's lower population density and fewer commercial hubs. This pattern contrasts with urban centres where property crime is often more prevalent, underscoring South Derbyshire's distinct crime profile.

September 2025 saw an 83.3% decrease in theft from the person, with reported incidents falling from 12 to 2. This sharp decline may reflect heightened awareness among residents during the back-to-school period or improved policing in high-traffic areas. Conversely, drugs-related crime increased by 20%, rising from 15 to 18 cases. This upward trend could indicate shifting patterns in illicit activity, linked to the influx of students and freshers in nearby university towns. Vehicle crime also rose by 15.9%, from 44 to 51 incidents, suggesting a seasonal spike in thefts from parked vehicles, which may be exacerbated by the increased number of commuters and visitors during the autumn term. Violent crime remains 19% below the UK average, with 2.1 incidents per 1,000 residents. This disparity may stem from South Derbyshire's lower population density and the absence of large urban centres where violent crime is typically concentrated. The data also reveals that shoplifting is 84% below the UK average, with only 16 incidents reported—far fewer than the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This could reflect the area's limited retail presence compared to major cities, reducing opportunities for such crimes. These fluctuations highlight the combination of local demographics, seasonal trends, and policing efforts in shaping the area's crime profile.

South Derbyshire's crime rate in September 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) marked a 14.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.5 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in many parts of the UK, where crime rates tend to dip as the summer holiday season wanes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that is relatively low compared to larger urban centres but consistent with the region's overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 212 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, which would be significantly higher given South Derbyshire's 36.5% deficit. The population context further underscores this disparity: with 117,493 residents, the area's crime rate is distributed across a broader geographic footprint, which may dilute the concentration of incidents seen in more densely populated regions. This lower density, combined with the area's rural and semi-rural character, likely contributes to the reduced likelihood of property crime and theft from the person. The comparison with the previous month also reveals a potential correlation between the start of the academic year and shifts in criminal activity, as evidenced by the drop in theft from the person and the rise in drugs-related offences. These patterns highlight the importance of contextual factors in interpreting crime statistics, rather than relying solely on absolute numbers.