Crime Rate in Masson: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Masson

The total recorded crimes in Masson, Derbyshire Dales, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Masson crime rate of 59.59 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 Masson, encompassing approximately 335 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Masson Crime Hotspots

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

  • South End with total crimes: 3
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Derby Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Masson?

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

  • Relative to Derbyshire Dales:

    • In 2024, Masson reported a higher crime volume than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 195 crimes compared to 164. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Masson witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

    • In 2023, Masson experienced a greater number of crimes than the Derbyshire Dales average, with 203 crimes compared to 192. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Masson witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Derbyshire Dales.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Derbyshire Dales, Masson has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Masson Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Masson has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 59.59 ranking 9th out of 24 in the Derbyshire Dales, UK

In 2024, the total Masson crimes were 195. The crime rate of Masson in 2024 was 581.05 (year) or 48.42 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

In 2023, the total crimes in Masson were around 203 crimes with yearly crime rate of 604.89 (year) or 50.41 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Derbyshire Dales.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Masson)CrimesRank (Masson)CrimesRank (Masson)
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
Carsington Water11 1374 14150 11
Doveridge and Sudbury11 14112 11128 12
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

Masson Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20257
February 20251
January 20255
December 20246
November 20244
October 20245
September 20249
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20243
September 20243
May 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Masson in May 2025

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

1. South End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Clifton Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Derby Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
4. Temple Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Hope Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. St John'S Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Via Gellia Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
8. Beech Walk (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Rose End Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brunswood Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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