Crime Rate in Gosforth Valley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Gosforth Valley

The total recorded crimes in Gosforth Valley, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosforth Valley crime rate of 1.96 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 Gosforth Valley, encompassing approximately 7,671 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gosforth Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Ormesby Close with total crimes: 2
  • Constable Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Gosforth Valley?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Gosforth Valley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 200 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Gosforth Valley recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Gosforth Valley had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 213 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Gosforth Valley recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Gosforth Valley Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Gosforth Valley has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 1.96 ranking 16th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Gosforth Valley crimes were 200. The crime rate of Gosforth Valley in 2024 was 26.07 (year) or 2.17 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Gosforth Valley were around 213 crimes with yearly crime rate of 27.76 (year) or 2.31 (month) ranking 18 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
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 Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Gosforth Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 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 January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (3 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Burglary (6 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
July 20243

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Gosforth Valley in March 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Ormesby Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Constable Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Glen Vale (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Southcote Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Bubnell Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Stubley Lane (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Moray Place (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
9. Rod Moor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Summerwood Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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