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 May 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dronfield South crime rate of 1.99 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 May were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dronfield South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Fanshaw Bank 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 May 2025 the Dronfield South has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 1.99 ranking 17th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dronfield South)CrimesRank (Dronfield South)CrimesRank (Dronfield 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
Clay Cross South30 10320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton28 12322 8367 10
Dronfield North35 8306 11383 9
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 20257
February 20255
January 202512
December 20243
November 20241
October 20245
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202418
May 20243

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
November 20243
October 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20254
February 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Dronfield South in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting8
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order2
3. Fanshaw Bank (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Chesterfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Shetland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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