Crime Rate in Clay Cross South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clay Cross South

The total recorded crimes in Clay Cross South, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clay Cross South crime rate of 10.15 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 Clay Cross South, encompassing approximately 2,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Clay Cross South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gentshill Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Back Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Pilsley Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Clay Cross South?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Clay Cross South reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 320 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clay Cross South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Clay Cross South experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 390 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clay Cross South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Clay Cross South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Clay Cross South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Clay Cross South has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 10.15 ranking 7th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Clay Cross South crimes were 320. The crime rate of Clay Cross South in 2024 was 115.98 (year) or 9.67 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clay Cross South were around 390 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.36 (year) or 11.78 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)CrimesRank (North East Derbyshire)
Clay Cross North92 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath55 3593 2622 2
North Wingfield Central58 2443 5500 5
Grassmoor41 4447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw36 6508 3505 4
Shirland40 5438 6419 6
Tupton26 9383 7396 7
Pilsley & Morton20 11322 8367 10
Dronfield North27 8306 11383 9
Sutton20 12318 10250 15
Dronfield South22 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West16 15219 15277 11
Killamarsh East13 17226 13268 13
Brampton & Walton19 13205 16224 16
Eckington North17 14220 14262 14
Gosforth Valley15 16200 17213 18
Unstone11 22164 18223 17
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 18129 20153 19
Wingerworth12 19146 19141 20
Coal Aston12 2084 2396 23
Barlow & Holmesfield12 2194 22120 21
Ashover10 23116 21111 22
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Clay Cross South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202510
January 202512
December 202412
November 202413
October 202421
September 202415
August 202420
July 202412
June 202432
May 202413
April 202410

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Clay Cross South in March 2025

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

1. Gentshill Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Back Croft (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Pilsley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
4. Princess Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Stoneholes Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. Kenmere Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Rykneld Court (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rye Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Commonpiece Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Flaxpiece Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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