Crime Rate in Clay Cross South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Clay Cross South

The total recorded crimes in Clay Cross South, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Clay Cross South crime rate of 14.86 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 Clay Cross South, encompassing approximately 2,759 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
Clay Cross South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gentshill Avenue with total crimes: 8
  • Cemetery Road with total crimes: 4
  • The Crescent with total crimes: 3

How safe is Clay Cross South?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Clay Cross South reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 320 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Clay Cross South witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Clay Cross South experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 390 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Clay Cross South witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Clay Cross South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Clay Cross South has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 14.86 ranking 7th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Clay Cross South crimes were 320. The crime rate of Clay Cross South in 2024 was 115.98 (year) or 9.67 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Clay Cross South were around 390 crimes with yearly crime rate of 141.36 (year) or 11.78 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Clay Cross South)CrimesRank (Clay Cross South)CrimesRank (Clay Cross South)
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
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
Unstone18 16164 18223 17
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

Clay Cross South 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Other theft 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 10 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
February 20251
December 20242

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202510
May 202514
April 20259
March 202519
February 202510
January 202512
December 202412
November 202413
October 202421
September 202415
August 202420

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20255
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241

High Crime Locations Clay Cross South in July 2025

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

1. Gentshill Avenue (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Cemetery Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. The Crescent (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Other theft1
4. Pilsley Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Pine View (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Public order1
6. Appian Way (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Springvale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Dunvegan Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Penncroft Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Beresford Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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