Crime Rate in Doveridge and Sudbury: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Doveridge and Sudbury

The total recorded crimes in Doveridge and Sudbury, Derbyshire Dales, UK in May 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doveridge and Sudbury crime rate of 132.85 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 Doveridge and Sudbury, encompassing approximately 82 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Doveridge and Sudbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pump Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Doveridge and Sudbury?

To understand the safety of Doveridge and Sudbury, we need to analyze Doveridge and Sudbury crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Doveridge and Sudbury demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 112 crimes compared to 164.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Doveridge and Sudbury witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Doveridge and Sudbury had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 128 crimes compared to 192. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Doveridge and Sudbury witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derbyshire Dales, Doveridge and Sudbury has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Doveridge and Sudbury Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Doveridge and Sudbury has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 132.85 ranking 14th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Doveridge and Sudbury crimes were 112. The crime rate of Doveridge and Sudbury in 2024 was 1352.66 (year) or 112.72 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Doveridge and Sudbury were around 128 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1545.89 (year) or 128.82 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Doveridge and Sudbury)CrimesRank (Doveridge and Sudbury)CrimesRank (Doveridge and Sudbury)
Matlock All Saints65 1571 1669 1
Matlock St Giles50 2432 2525 2
Ashbourne South29 5355 4489 3
Wirksworth24 8403 3401 5
Litton and Longstone30 3117 10192 10
Darley Dale29 4345 5405 4
Ashbourne North24 7201 7331 6
Bakewell28 6269 6291 7
Hathersage and Eyam18 10174 9204 8
Masson20 9195 8203 9
Carsington Water11 1374 14150 11
Hartington and Taddington14 1171 1575 16
Stanton4 2191 1297 13
Clifton and Bradley12 1261 2273 17
Chatsworth9 1782 1356 20
Tideswell8 2061 2181 14
Brailsford3 2366 1880 15
Calver10 1562 2066 18
Lathkill and Bradford3 2467 1638 23
Bradwell10 1667 1763 19
Hulland9 1845 2555 21
Winster and South Darley3 2566 1933 25
Norbury9 1955 2333 24
Dovedale and Parwich4 2252 2452 22

Doveridge and Sudbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Other crime saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other crime (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Other crime dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 42 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20243
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

High Crime Locations Doveridge and Sudbury in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Doveridge and Sudbury postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
3. Pump Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Florence Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sadler Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Pickleys Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Orchard Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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