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 May 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clay Cross South crime rate of 10.87 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Clay Cross South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Police Station with total crimes: 5
  • Wheatcroft Close with total crimes: 4
  • Penncroft Drive with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Clay Cross South has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 10.87 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clay Cross South)CrimesRank (Clay Cross South)CrimesRank (Clay Cross South)
Clay Cross North82 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath36 6593 2622 2
Sutton48 2318 10250 15
Grassmoor29 11447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw40 4508 3505 4
Tupton42 3383 7396 7
North Wingfield Central38 5443 5500 5
Shirland31 9438 6419 6
Killamarsh West35 7219 15277 11
Pilsley & Morton28 12322 8367 10
Dronfield North35 8306 11383 9
Dronfield South19 17243 12273 12
Killamarsh East15 18226 13268 13
Gosforth Valley25 13200 17213 18
Eckington North22 15220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton23 14205 16224 16
Unstone20 16164 18223 17
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane10 21129 20153 19
Wingerworth11 20146 19141 20
Barlow & Holmesfield12 1994 22120 21
Ashover7 22116 21111 22
Coal Aston7 2384 2396 23
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Clay Cross South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 202 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202519
February 202510
January 202512
December 202412
November 202413
October 202421
September 202415
August 202420
July 202412
June 202432
May 202413

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Police Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Wheatcroft Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Penncroft Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Rykneld Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Princess Place (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Wolfcote Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Springvale Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Springvale Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Cowsell Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dunvegan Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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