Crime Rate in Dronfield North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Dronfield North

The total recorded crimes in Dronfield North, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dronfield North crime rate of 4.04 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 Dronfield North, encompassing approximately 7,180 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Dronfield North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brookview Court with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parkgate with total crimes: 5

How safe is Dronfield North?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Dronfield North reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 306 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Dronfield North witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Dronfield North experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 383 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Dronfield North witnessed more crimes than 15 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Dronfield North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Dronfield North has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 4.04 ranking 12th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Dronfield North crimes were 306. The crime rate of Dronfield North in 2024 was 42.62 (year) or 3.55 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Dronfield North were around 383 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.34 (year) or 4.45 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Dronfield North)CrimesRank (Dronfield North)CrimesRank (Dronfield North)
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 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

Dronfield North 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202516
May 202517
April 202513
March 202510
February 20258
January 20259
December 202411
November 202415
October 20243
September 202410
August 202411

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20256
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20254
April 20257
March 20252
February 20252
November 20241
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20247

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
January 20254
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20252
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

High Crime Locations Dronfield North in July 2025

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

1. Brookview Court (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting5
3. Parkgate (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Holmley Bank (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bowshaw (Map)
Total1
Possession of weapons1
6. The Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Haddon Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hassop Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Shireoaks Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stonelow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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