Crime Rate in Unstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Unstone

The total recorded crimes in Unstone, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Unstone crime rate of 130.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Unstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Main Road with total crimes: 3
  • Loundes 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 July 2025 the Unstone has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 130.72 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Unstone)CrimesRank (Unstone)CrimesRank (Unstone)
Clay Cross North122 1830 1693 1
Holmewood & Heath70 2593 2622 2
Grassmoor45 5447 4511 3
Eckington South & Renishaw41 8508 3505 4
Sutton50 3318 10250 15
Tupton47 4383 7396 7
North Wingfield Central43 6443 5500 5
Shirland38 9438 6419 6
Clay Cross South41 7320 9390 8
Pilsley & Morton23 15322 8367 10
Dronfield North29 12306 11383 9
Dronfield South34 10243 12273 12
Killamarsh West32 11219 15277 11
Killamarsh East25 14226 13268 13
Eckington North27 13220 14262 14
Brampton & Walton14 19205 16224 16
Gosforth Valley16 17200 17213 18
Wingerworth15 18146 19141 20
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane13 20129 20153 19
Barlow & Holmesfield4 2494 22120 21
Ashover6 22116 21111 22
Coal Aston10 2184 2396 23
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2355 2485 24

Unstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
May 202512
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20248
October 20249
September 20249
August 20242

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

High Crime Locations Unstone in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
2. Main Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Loundes Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Birch Holt Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Central Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. North Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Whittington Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. High Street (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Snowdon Lane (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Summerley Lower Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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