Crime Rate in Shirland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shirland

The total recorded crimes in Shirland, North East Derbyshire, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shirland crime rate of 19.11 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 Shirland, encompassing approximately 2,092 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Shirland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riley Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Kingsley Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Pasture Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shirland?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Shirland reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 438 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shirland witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Shirland experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 419 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Shirland witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shirland Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Shirland has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 19.11 ranking 5th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Shirland crimes were 438. The crime rate of Shirland in 2024 was 209.30 (year) or 17.44 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shirland were around 419 crimes with yearly crime rate of 200.22 (year) or 16.68 (month) ranking 6 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
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

Shirland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 249 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202510
January 202511
December 202419
November 202414
October 202426
September 202411
August 202418
July 202418
June 202466
May 202416
April 202422

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20249
April 20244

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20255
January 20253
October 20244
September 20247
August 20248
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
August 20242
July 20243
May 20246
April 20245

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Shirland in March 2025

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

1. Riley Avenue (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Kingsley Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Pasture Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Fern Lea (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Burnside Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Cross Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Other theft1
7. Dale Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. West Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Quarry Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Shelley Grove (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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