Crime Rate in Unstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Unstone

The total recorded crimes in Unstone, North East Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 20 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Unstone crime rate of 145.24 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 Unstone, encompassing approximately 137 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Unstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Snowdon Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Brierley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Main Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Unstone?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Unstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 164 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Unstone recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Unstone had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 223 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Unstone recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Unstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Unstone has recorded 20 crimes with crime rate of 145.24 ranking 16th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Unstone crimes were 164. The crime rate of Unstone in 2024 was 1190.99 (year) or 99.25 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Unstone were around 223 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1619.46 (year) or 134.96 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Unstone)CrimesRank (Unstone)CrimesRank (Unstone)
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
Gosforth Valley25 13200 17213 18
Eckington North22 15220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton23 14205 16224 16
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

Unstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Public order were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (2 reports) and Criminal damage and arson 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 Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20242
July 20249
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242

High Crime Locations Unstone in May 2025

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

1. Snowdon Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. Brierley Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Main Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Barrack View (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Loundes Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Birch Holt Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Crow Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Central Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. North Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hardhurst Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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