Crime Rate in Holmewood & Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holmewood & Heath

The total recorded crimes in Holmewood & Heath, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 55 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holmewood & Heath crime rate of 28.01 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 Holmewood & Heath, encompassing approximately 1,963 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Holmewood & Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lilac Close with total crimes: 7
  • Heath Road with total crimes: 7
  • Glebe Close with total crimes: 5

How safe is Holmewood & Heath?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Holmewood & Heath reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 593 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holmewood & Heath witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Holmewood & Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 622 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holmewood & Heath witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Holmewood & Heath has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Holmewood & Heath Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Holmewood & Heath has recorded 55 crimes with crime rate of 28.01 ranking 3th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Holmewood & Heath crimes were 593. The crime rate of Holmewood & Heath in 2024 was 301.95 (year) or 25.16 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holmewood & Heath were around 622 crimes with yearly crime rate of 316.72 (year) or 26.39 (month) ranking 2 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
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 Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Holmewood & Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202520
January 202517
December 202425
November 202430
October 202416
September 202436
August 202424
July 202428
June 202450
May 202427
April 202426

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 202512
January 20258
December 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20242
May 202410
April 20245

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Holmewood & Heath in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Holmewood & Heath postcode area is presented below.

1. Lilac Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Heath Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
3. Glebe Close (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
4. Gorse Bank (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
5. Hardwick Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shire Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
9. Bracken Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Masefield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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