Crime Rate in Holmewood & Heath: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Holmewood & Heath

The total recorded crimes in Holmewood & Heath, North East Derbyshire, UK in July 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Holmewood & Heath crime rate of 35.64 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 Holmewood & Heath, encompassing approximately 1,963 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-30.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Holmewood & Heath Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dukes Close with total crimes: 5
  • Hardwick Court with total crimes: 4
  • Glebe Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Holmewood & Heath?

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

  • Relative to North East Derbyshire:

    • In 2024, Holmewood & Heath reported a higher crime volume than the North East Derbyshire average, with 593 crimes compared to 292. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Holmewood & Heath witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

    • In 2023, Holmewood & Heath experienced a greater number of crimes than the North East Derbyshire average, with 622 crimes compared to 312. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Holmewood & Heath witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 23 other areas in the North East Derbyshire.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Holmewood & Heath Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Holmewood & Heath has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 35.64 ranking 2th out of 23 in the North East Derbyshire, UK

In 2024, the total Holmewood & Heath crimes were 593. The crime rate of Holmewood & Heath in 2024 was 301.95 (year) or 25.16 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

In 2023, the total crimes in Holmewood & Heath were around 622 crimes with yearly crime rate of 316.72 (year) or 26.39 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the North East Derbyshire.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Holmewood & Heath)CrimesRank (Holmewood & Heath)CrimesRank (Holmewood & Heath)
Clay Cross North122 1830 1693 1
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
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

Holmewood & Heath 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 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 296 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202536
May 202517
April 202526
March 202524
February 202520
January 202517
December 202425
November 202430
October 202416
September 202436
August 202424

A total of 57 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20255
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20243
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202515
May 20254
April 20257
March 20257
February 202512
January 20258
December 20245
October 20245
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20255
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
October 20241

High Crime Locations Holmewood & Heath in July 2025

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

1. Dukes Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
2. Hardwick Court (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Glebe Close (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Barnfield Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
5. Heath Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Moorland Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Queensway (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. B6039 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Tennyson Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Gables Close (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1

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