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 March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Doveridge and Sudbury crime rate of 169.08 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Doveridge and Sudbury Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 7
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Oak Drive 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Doveridge and Sudbury has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 169.08 ranking 11th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire Dales)CrimesRank (Derbyshire Dales)CrimesRank (Derbyshire Dales)
Matlock All Saints60 1571 1669 1
Matlock St Giles26 7432 2525 2
Ashbourne North39 2201 7331 6
Ashbourne South29 6355 4489 3
Wirksworth29 5403 3401 5
Bakewell31 3269 6291 7
Darley Dale30 4345 5405 4
Hathersage and Eyam14 10174 9204 8
Masson19 8195 8203 9
Litton and Longstone18 9117 10192 10
Carsington Water4 2274 14150 11
Stanton10 1391 1297 13
Chatsworth11 1282 1356 20
Tideswell7 1761 2181 14
Brailsford8 1466 1880 15
Hartington and Taddington3 2371 1575 16
Bradwell8 1567 1763 19
Lathkill and Bradford5 2067 1638 23
Hulland7 1645 2555 21
Clifton and Bradley6 1961 2273 17
Calver7 1862 2066 18
Winster and South Darley2 2566 1933 25
Norbury5 2155 2333 24
Dovedale and Parwich3 2452 2452 22

Doveridge and Sudbury Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20242

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
November 20242
April 20241

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
December 20241
November 20245
October 20248
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
April 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Doveridge and Sudbury in March 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Drugs1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Oak Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Derby Road (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
5. Airport/Airfield (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Aston Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. School Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Flackets Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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