Crime Rate in Derbyshire Dales: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Derbyshire Dales

The total recorded crimes in Derbyshire Dales, Derbyshire Dales in January 2025 are around 255 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Derbyshire Dales crime rate of 3.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Derbyshire Dales, encompassing approximately 71,535 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (92) incidents (-26.98% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-7.89% decrease)
  • Burglary: (25) incidents (78.57% increase)
Derbyshire Dales Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Matlock with total crimes: 5
  • Overdale with total crimes: 4

Derbyshire Dales Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is Derbyshire Dales?

To understand the safety of Derbyshire Dales, we need to analyze Derbyshire Dales crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Derbyshire Dales has recorded 4,094 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 57.23 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 297 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 4,790 crimes with a crime rate of 66.96, ranking it 263 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Derbyshire Dales demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 4094 crimes compared to 8955.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Derbyshire Dales witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, Derbyshire Dales had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 4,790 crimes compared to 9,677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Derbyshire Dales witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Derbyshire Dales is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales has a lower crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Derbyshire Dales Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Matlock St Giles (33 crimes), and the safest, Carsington Water (1 crimes), is 32 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Derbyshire Dales.

Similarly, the area of Matlock South, Cromford & Winster (46 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Doveridge, Brailsford & Bradley (13 crimes), with a difference of 33 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Derbyshire Dales.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Matlock St Giles33
Matlock All Saints32
Wirksworth24
Ashbourne South24
Hathersage and Eyam23

Safest Wards:

Norbury3
Litton and Longstone3
Brailsford2
Doveridge and Sudbury2
Carsington Water1

Most Dangerous Areas:

Matlock South, Cromford & Winster46
Hathersage, Bradwell & Tideswell33
Bakewell South, Darley Dale & Youlgreave31
Matlock North31
Ashbourne South28

Safest Areas:

Ashbourne South28
Bakewell North, Baslow & Calver26
Wirksworth24
Ashbourne North, Dovedale & Carsington23
Doveridge, Brailsford & Bradley13

Derbyshire Dales Crime Statstics

In January 2025 the Derbyshire Dales has recorded 255 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 296th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total Derbyshire Dales crimes were 4,094. The crime rate of Derbyshire Dales in 2024 was 57.23 (year) or 4.77 (month) ranking it 297 danzarous in the UK. Derbyshire Dales ranked 8 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Derbyshire Dales were around 4,790 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.96 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking 263 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, Derbyshire Dales ranked 8 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 8 as per crime rate of Derbyshire Dales

CityJanuary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
North East Derbyshire486 77,009 77,482 7
High Peak500 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire674 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley904 312,094 413,060 4
Bolsover543 47,974 28,506 3
Erewash837 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield953 113,234 113,794 1

Derbyshire Dales Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (92 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (35 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 126 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 38 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (108 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (150 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (52 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (111 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (44 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (121 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (69 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 138 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (344 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (134 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20258
December 20246
November 202410
October 202410
September 20249
August 20245
July 20245
June 202414

A total of 279 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 34.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202523
December 202427
November 202426
October 202420
September 202431
August 202438
July 202444
June 202470

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 17.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202512
December 202424
November 202416
October 202411
September 202415
August 202411
July 202418
June 202436

A total of 431 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 61.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202535
December 202438
October 202452
September 202444
August 202469
July 202459
June 2024134

A total of 246 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 30.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202520
December 202432
November 202416
October 202419
September 202436
August 202426
July 202425
June 202472

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 13.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202416
September 20249
August 202411
July 202418
June 202424

A total of 132 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202525
December 202414
November 202417
October 202411
September 202410
August 202413
July 202416
June 202426

A total of 257 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 32.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202522
December 202432
November 202428
October 202424
September 202431
August 202445
July 202423
June 202452

A total of 1190 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 148.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 344 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202592
December 2024126
November 2024108
October 2024150
September 2024111
August 2024121
July 2024138
June 2024344

A total of 80 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20256
December 20247
November 202412
October 202414
September 202411
August 20249
July 20247
June 202414

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Derbyshire Dales in January 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Derbyshire Dales postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences1
Public order1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Matlock (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Overdale (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Lumsdale Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime2
5. Barton Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
6. Stafford Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1

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