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 May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holmewood & Heath crime rate of 18.33 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-34.62% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Holmewood & Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardwick Court with total crimes: 4
  • Poets Close with total crimes: 3
  • Highfields Way with total crimes: 3

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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • 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 areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • 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 May 2025 the Holmewood & Heath has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 18.33 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holmewood & Heath)CrimesRank (Holmewood & Heath)CrimesRank (Holmewood & Heath)
Clay Cross North82 1830 1693 1
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
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

Holmewood & Heath Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 340 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202526
March 202524
February 202520
January 202517
December 202425
November 202430
October 202416
September 202436
August 202424
July 202428
June 202450
May 202427

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 202412
May 20246

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 202512
January 20258
December 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248
July 202411
June 20242
May 202410

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Hardwick Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Poets Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Highfields Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
4. Heath Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Cavendish Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
6. Wood Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Mornington Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Ralley Close (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
9. Heath Common (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Gorse Bank (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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