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 July 2025 are around 767 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North East Derbyshire crime rate of 7.52 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (324) incidents (17.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (174) incidents (30.83% increase)
  • Public order: (72) incidents (-1.37% decrease)
North East Derbyshire Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Side with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10

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 (122 crimes), and the safest, Barlow & Holmesfield (4 crimes), is 118 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across North East Derbyshire.

Similarly, the area of Grassmoor & Holmewood (150 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield (12 crimes), with a difference of 138 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within North East Derbyshire.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Clay Cross North122
Holmewood & Heath70
Sutton50
Tupton47
Grassmoor45

Safest Wards:

Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13
Coal Aston10
Ashover6
Dronfield Woodhouse4
Barlow & Holmesfield4

Most Dangerous Areas:

Grassmoor & Holmewood150
Clay Cross137
Dronfield Town & Unstone71
Arkwright Town & Temple Normanton59
Eckington East & Renishaw59

Safest Areas:

Stonebroom, Shirland & Wessington46
Eckington West & Coal Aston32
Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane22
Wingerworth & Holymoorside16
Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield12

North East Derbyshire Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the North East Derbyshire has recorded 767 crimes with crime rate of 7.52 ranking 209th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 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

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)CrimesRank (Derbyshire)
Derbyshire Dales368 84,094 84,790 8
High Peak657 66,960 67,638 6
South Derbyshire866 59,222 59,602 5
Amber Valley1,109 412,094 413,060 4
Bolsover743 37,974 28,506 3
Erewash978 211,053 312,546 2
Chesterfield1,041 113,234 113,794 1

North East Derbyshire Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 324 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 174 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (275 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (133 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (269 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (250 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (103 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 256 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202518
May 202516
April 202513
March 202526
February 202518
January 202530
December 202418
November 202425
October 202429
September 202425
August 202420

A total of 153 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202510
May 202514
April 202511
March 20257
February 202518
January 20259
December 20247
November 202414
October 202413
September 202421
August 202415

A total of 376 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202531
May 202530
April 202530
March 202532
February 202530
January 202532
December 202425
November 202431
October 202432
September 202430
August 202438

A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20252
December 20244
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 3002 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 250.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 324 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025324
June 2025275
May 2025269
April 2025250
March 2025249
February 2025176
January 2025210
December 2024217
November 2024260
October 2024236
September 2024259
August 2024277

A total of 1241 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 103.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 174 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025174
June 2025133
May 2025127
April 2025103
March 2025108
February 2025104
January 202587
December 202466
November 20243
October 2024108
September 2024100
August 2024128

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202511
May 202510
April 20256
March 202510
February 20259
January 202516
December 20249
November 20248
October 20249
September 202416
August 20245

A total of 576 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 65 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202546
May 202551
April 202550
March 202564
February 202542
January 202537
December 202445
November 202442
October 202442
September 202450
August 202465

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 652 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 73 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202572
June 202573
May 202567
April 202559
March 202563
February 202543
January 202533
December 202433
November 202444
October 202444
September 202460
August 202461

A total of 248 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202514
May 202525
April 202517
March 202517
February 202517
January 202516
December 202419
November 202421
October 202430
September 202424
August 202423

A total of 268 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202541
June 202527
May 202528
April 202532
March 202526
February 202528
January 202510
December 202412
November 202417
October 202410
September 20249
August 202428

A total of 41 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20256
April 20252
March 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244

High Crime Locations North East Derbyshire in July 2025

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

1. Church Side (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Robbery1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting10
4. Coupe Lane (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other crime1
5. Gentshill Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
6. Brookview Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6

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