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 May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Gosforth Valley crime rate of 3.26 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Gosforth Valley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Constable Close with total crimes: 4
  • Gosforth Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Glen Vale with total crimes: 2

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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Gosforth Valley has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 3.26 ranking 13th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Gosforth Valley)CrimesRank (Gosforth Valley)CrimesRank (Gosforth Valley)
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
Dronfield South19 17243 12273 12
Killamarsh East15 18226 13268 13
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

Gosforth Valley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202510
March 20256
February 20252
January 20258
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20252
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
November 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Gosforth Valley in May 2025

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

1. Constable Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
2. Gosforth Crescent (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Glen Vale (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
4. Marston Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Rembrandt Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Castlerigg Way (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Cartmel Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Pentland Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Nairn Drive (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ullswater Place (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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