Crime Rate in North East Derbyshire: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North East Derbyshire

The total recorded crimes in North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 619 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North East Derbyshire crime rate of 6.07 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 North East Derbyshire, encompassing approximately 102,003 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (249) incidents (41.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (108) incidents (3.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (64) incidents (52.38% increase)
North East Derbyshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blacks Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Egstow Place with total crimes: 12
  • Riley Avenue with total crimes: 7

North East Derbyshire Police Info:

Derbyshire Constabulary

How safe is North East Derbyshire?

To understand the safety of North East Derbyshire, we need to analyze North East Derbyshire 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:

    • North East Derbyshire has recorded 7,009 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 68.71 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 258 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 7,482 crimes with a crime rate of 73.35, ranking it 226 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, North East Derbyshire demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Derbyshire average, with 7009 crimes compared to 8955.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, North East Derbyshire witnessed more crimes than 5 out of 7 other cities.

    • In 2023, North East Derbyshire had fewer crimes than the Derbyshire average, with 7,482 crimes compared to 9,677. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, North East Derbyshire witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 7 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

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

North East Derbyshire Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Clay Cross North (92 crimes), and the safest, Dronfield Woodhouse (4 crimes), is 88 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North East Derbyshire.

Similarly, the area of Grassmoor & Holmewood (129 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane (17 crimes), with a difference of 112 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North East Derbyshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Clay Cross North92
North Wingfield Central58
Holmewood & Heath55
Grassmoor41
Shirland40

Safest Wards:

Coal Aston12
Barlow & Holmesfield12
Unstone11
Ashover10
Dronfield Woodhouse4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grassmoor & Holmewood129
Clay Cross101
Dronfield Town & Unstone54
North Wingfield & Pilsley54
Eckington East & Renishaw49

Safest Areas:

Eckington West & Coal Aston29
Arkwright Town & Temple Normanton27
Wingerworth & Holymoorside22
Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield20
Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane17

North East Derbyshire Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North East Derbyshire has recorded 619 crimes with crime rate of 6.07 ranking 9741th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 6 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2024, the total North East Derbyshire crimes were 7,009. The crime rate of North East Derbyshire in 2024 was 68.71 (year) or 5.73 (month) ranking it 258 danzarous in the UK. North East Derbyshire ranked 6 in terms of total crimes and 7 in terms of crime rate in Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in North East Derbyshire were around 7,482 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.35 (year) or 6.11 (month) ranking 226 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Derbyshire, North East Derbyshire ranked 7 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of North East Derbyshire

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales395 84,094 84,790 8
High Peak541 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire817 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley952 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover705 27,974 28,506 3
Erewash890 311,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,292 113,234 113,794 1

North East Derbyshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (249 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (108 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 176 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 104 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (210 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (87 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 217 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 66 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (260 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (236 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (108 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (259 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (277 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (128 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 245 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 129 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (578 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (224 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202517
January 202516
December 202419
November 202421
October 202430
September 202424
August 202423
July 202426
June 202456

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 163 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 16.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202518
January 20259
December 20247
November 202414
October 202413
September 202421
August 202415
July 202419
June 202440

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 19.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202528
January 202510
December 202412
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 202428
July 202424
June 202428

A total of 117 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20259
January 202516
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 202416
August 20245
July 202411
June 202424

A total of 239 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 23.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202518
January 202530
December 202418
November 202425
October 202429
September 202425
August 202420
July 202414
June 202434

A total of 508 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 50.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202564
February 202542
January 202537
December 202445
November 202442
October 202442
September 202450
August 202465
July 202433
June 202488

A total of 2707 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 270.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 578 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025249
February 2025176
January 2025210
December 2024217
November 2024260
October 2024236
September 2024259
August 2024277
July 2024245
June 2024578

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 380 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202532
February 202530
January 202532
December 202425
November 202431
October 202432
September 202430
August 202438
July 202440
June 202490

A total of 564 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 56.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202563
February 202543
January 202533
December 202433
November 202444
October 202444
September 202460
August 202461
July 202467
June 2024116

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 1057 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 105.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 224 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025108
February 2025104
January 202587
December 202466
November 20243
October 2024108
September 2024100
August 2024128
July 2024129
June 2024224

High Crime Locations North East Derbyshire in March 2025

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

1. Blacks Lane (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order1
2. Egstow Place (Map)
Total12
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
3. Riley Avenue (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Abbey Place (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting7
5. Heath Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
6. Lilac Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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