Crime Rate in Barlow & Holmesfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barlow & Holmesfield

The total recorded crimes in Barlow & Holmesfield, North East Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barlow & Holmesfield crime rate of 273.97 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 Barlow & Holmesfield, encompassing approximately 43 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Barlow & Holmesfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Woodside View with total crimes: 2
  • Valley Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Barlow & Holmesfield?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Barlow & Holmesfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 94 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barlow & Holmesfield recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Barlow & Holmesfield had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 120 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barlow & Holmesfield recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Barlow & Holmesfield Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Barlow & Holmesfield has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 273.97 ranking 19th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Barlow & Holmesfield crimes were 94. The crime rate of Barlow & Holmesfield in 2024 was 2146.12 (year) or 178.84 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barlow & Holmesfield were around 120 crimes with yearly crime rate of 2739.73 (year) or 228.31 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barlow & Holmesfield)CrimesRank (Barlow & Holmesfield)CrimesRank (Barlow & Holmesfield)
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
Unstone20 16164 18223 17
Ridgeway & Marsh Lane10 21129 20153 19
Wingerworth11 20146 19141 20
Ashover7 22116 21111 22
Coal Aston7 2384 2396 23
Dronfield Woodhouse4 2455 2485 24

Barlow & Holmesfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (2 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In December 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Burglary dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Public order saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (6 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
June 20244

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
November 20242
October 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20252
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Barlow & Holmesfield in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Woodside View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Valley Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barlow Grange Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. New Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Keepers Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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