Crime Rate in Dronfield Woodhouse: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dronfield Woodhouse

The total recorded crimes in Dronfield Woodhouse, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dronfield Woodhouse crime rate of 7.02 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 Woodhouse, encompassing approximately 569 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Dronfield Woodhouse Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stubley Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gardom Close with total crimes: 1
  • Barnes Lane with total crimes: 1

How safe is Dronfield Woodhouse?

To understand the safety of Dronfield Woodhouse, we need to analyze Dronfield Woodhouse 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 Woodhouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 55 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dronfield Woodhouse recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Dronfield Woodhouse had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 85 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dronfield Woodhouse recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dronfield Woodhouse Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Dronfield Woodhouse has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 7.02 ranking 24th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dronfield Woodhouse crimes were 55. The crime rate of Dronfield Woodhouse in 2024 was 96.56 (year) or 8.05 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dronfield Woodhouse were around 85 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.23 (year) or 12.44 (month) ranking 24 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
Clay Cross South28 7320 9390 8
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 Woodhouse Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Dronfield Woodhouse in March 2025

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

1. Stubley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Gardom Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Barnes Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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