Crime Rate in Dronfield South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dronfield South

The total recorded crimes in Dronfield South, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dronfield South crime rate of 3.56 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 South, encompassing approximately 9,545 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Dronfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 11
  • Hollies Close with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

How safe is Dronfield South?

To understand the safety of Dronfield South, we need to analyze Dronfield 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, Dronfield South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 243 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Dronfield South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Dronfield South had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 273 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Dronfield South witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Dronfield South has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Dronfield South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dronfield South has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 3.56 ranking 10th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dronfield South crimes were 243. The crime rate of Dronfield South in 2024 was 25.46 (year) or 2.12 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dronfield South were around 273 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.60 (year) or 2.38 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dronfield South)CrimesRank (Dronfield South)CrimesRank (Dronfield South)
Clay Cross North122 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath70 2593 2622 2
Grassmoor45 5447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw41 8508 3505 4
Sutton50 3318 10250 15
Tupton47 4383 7396 7
North Wingfield Central43 6443 5500 5
Shirland38 9438 6419 6
Clay Cross South41 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton23 15322 8367 10
Dronfield North29 12306 11383 9
Killamarsh West32 11219 15277 11
Killamarsh East25 14226 13268 13
Eckington North27 13220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton14 19205 16224 16
Unstone18 16164 18223 17
Gosforth Valley16 17200 17213 18
Wingerworth15 18146 19141 20
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 20129 20153 19
Barlow & Holmesfield4 2494 22120 21
Ashover6 22116 21111 22
Coal Aston10 2184 2396 23
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2355 2485 24

Dronfield South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 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 (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (7 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 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 (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202512
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
May 20251
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 202512
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Dronfield South in July 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Hollies Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Quoit Green (Map)
Total2
Public order2
5. Chesterfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Fanshaw Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Gomersal Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
10. Fletcher Avenue (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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