The total recorded crimes in Dronfield Woodhouse, North East Derbyshire, UK in May 2025 are around 4 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Dronfield Woodhouse crime rate of 7.02 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 Woodhouse, encompassing approximately 569 residents.
Most occured crime TypesThe most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
To understand the safety of Dronfield Woodhouse, we need to analyze Dronfield Woodhouse 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 Woodhouse demonstrated a lower crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 55 crimes compared to 292.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Dronfield Woodhouse recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.
In 2023, Dronfield Woodhouse had fewer crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 85 crimes compared to 312. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Dronfield Woodhouse recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.
Overall Assessment:
Compared to other areas in North East Derbyshire, Dronfield Woodhouse has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.
The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.
In May 2025 the Dronfield Woodhouse has recorded 4 crimes with crime rate of 7.02 ranking 24th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK
In 2024, the total Dronfield Woodhouse crimes were 55. The crime rate of Dronfield Woodhouse in 2024 was 96.56 (year) or 8.05 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.
In 2023, the total crimes in Dronfield Woodhouse were around 85 crimes with yearly crime rate of 149.23 (year) or 12.44 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.
| Area | May 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes | Rank (Dronfield Woodhouse) | Crimes | Rank (Dronfield Woodhouse) | Crimes | Rank (Dronfield Woodhouse) | |
| Clay Cross North | 82 | 1 | 830 | 1 | 693 | 1 |
| Holmewood & Heath | 36 | 6 | 593 | 2 | 622 | 2 |
| Sutton | 48 | 2 | 318 | 10 | 250 | 15 |
| Grassmoor | 29 | 11 | 447 | 4 | 511 | 3 |
| Eckington South & Renishaw | 40 | 4 | 508 | 3 | 505 | 4 |
| Tupton | 42 | 3 | 383 | 7 | 396 | 7 |
| North Wingfield Central | 38 | 5 | 443 | 5 | 500 | 5 |
| Shirland | 31 | 9 | 438 | 6 | 419 | 6 |
| Killamarsh West | 35 | 7 | 219 | 15 | 277 | 11 |
| Clay Cross South | 30 | 10 | 320 | 9 | 390 | 8 |
| Pilsley & Morton | 28 | 12 | 322 | 8 | 367 | 10 |
| Dronfield North | 35 | 8 | 306 | 11 | 383 | 9 |
| Dronfield South | 19 | 17 | 243 | 12 | 273 | 12 |
| Killamarsh East | 15 | 18 | 226 | 13 | 268 | 13 |
| Gosforth Valley | 25 | 13 | 200 | 17 | 213 | 18 |
| Eckington North | 22 | 15 | 220 | 14 | 262 | 14 |
| Brampton & Walton | 23 | 14 | 205 | 16 | 224 | 16 |
| Unstone | 20 | 16 | 164 | 18 | 223 | 17 |
| Ridgeway & Marsh Lane | 10 | 21 | 129 | 20 | 153 | 19 |
| Wingerworth | 11 | 20 | 146 | 19 | 141 | 20 |
| Barlow & Holmesfield | 12 | 19 | 94 | 22 | 120 | 21 |
| Ashover | 7 | 22 | 116 | 21 | 111 | 22 |
| Coal Aston | 7 | 23 | 84 | 23 | 96 | 23 |
In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (1 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.
For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Theft from the person was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.
During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).
In October 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (1 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 (3 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).
July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.
During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).
In May 2024, Vehicle crime dominated crime reports (1 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|
A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 3 |
| March 2025 | 3 |
| February 2025 | 2 |
| January 2025 | 3 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2025 | 1 |
| April 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2025 | 1 |
| March 2025 | 1 |
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 1 |
| December 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2025 | 1 |
| January 2025 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 2 |
| November 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| January 2025 | 1 |
| October 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Dronfield Woodhouse postcode area is presented below.