Crime Rate in Dronfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dronfield North

The total recorded crimes in Dronfield North, North East Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 35 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dronfield North crime rate of 4.87 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 Dronfield North, encompassing approximately 7,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
Dronfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Parkgate with total crimes: 4
  • Brookview Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dronfield North?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Dronfield North reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 306 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dronfield North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Dronfield North experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 383 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dronfield North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dronfield North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Dronfield North has recorded 35 crimes with crime rate of 4.87 ranking 8th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dronfield North crimes were 306. The crime rate of Dronfield North in 2024 was 42.62 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dronfield North were around 383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.34 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dronfield North)CrimesRank (Dronfield North)CrimesRank (Dronfield North)
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
Clay Cross South30 10320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton28 12322 8367 10
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

Dronfield North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 20243
September 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 202418
May 202412

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20248

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
June 20242

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Dronfield North in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
2. Parkgate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Brookview Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Bowshaw (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Snape Hill Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Chiverton Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Alma Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Callywhite Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Holmley Bank (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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